Abyss
Unleash the Archers · 2020
57 min · 10 tracks · power metal
A powerful blend of soaring melodies and intricate riffs that captures the essence of both metal and epic storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abyss — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, weaving together haunting melodies with aggressive instrumentals that highlight the band's signature sound.
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Legacy — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts between soaring choruses and heavy verses, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend emotion with technical skill.
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Faster Than Light — This high-energy anthem combines rapid-fire riffs with an infectious chorus, showcasing the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks within a metal framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines intricate compositions with strong storytelling elements, making it a standout in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure, with tracks that flow into one another to tell a cohesive story.
- Each song incorporates complex guitar riffs and solos, often layered with orchestral elements that enhance the epic feel.
- Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and aggressive growls, creating dynamic contrasts throughout the record.
- Several tracks exceed five minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections that develop themes introduced earlier.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking Dream 3:45
- 2 Abyss 6:44
- 3 Through Stars 5:34
- 4 Legacy 5:26
- 5 Return to Me 5:34
- 6 Soulbound 3:54
- 7 Faster Than Light 5:11
- 8 The Wind That Shapes the Land 8:36
- 9 Carry the Flame 4:42
- 10 Afterlife 7:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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