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Abyss of Longing Throats

Gnaw Their Tongues · 2015

43 min · 7 tracks · noise music

A harrowing descent into chaotic soundscapes, merging dissonant noise with eerie atmospheric elements to evoke a sense of dread.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Abyss of Longing Throats — The title track encapsulates the album’s overarching themes, merging haunting melodies with relentless noise to create an immersive experience of despair.
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    Through Flesh — This track exemplifies the visceral nature of the album, using dense layers of sound to evoke tactile sensations that align with its title.
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    And They Will Be Cast Out Into Utter Darkness — The closing track serves as a culmination of the album's emotional journey, blending ominous tones with a sense of finality that lingers long after it's finished.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
69 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic soundscapes and immersive structure create a unique listening experience within the noise genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, sprawling tracks that often exceed six minutes, creating an immersive experience.
  • Dissonant layers of sound are built through a combination of distorted instruments and field recordings, contributing to a chaotic atmosphere.
  • Each track employs abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from intense noise bursts to eerie silence, which heightens the sense of dread.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with haunting atmospheres
  • harrowing journey through darkness
  • immersive experience for deep focus
  • consistent progression towards resolution

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat and lively sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Abyss of Longing Throats' was released in 2015, Gnaw Their Tongues had established themselves firmly within the noise music scene, following their 2012 album 'Sourceless'. This release marked a continuation of their exploration into dark themes and oppressive sound textures, further solidifying their reputation for boundary-pushing experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
The Body· Swans· Merzbow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lick the Poison From the Cave Walls 6:57
  • 2 Through Flesh 5:49
  • 3 Abyss of Longing Throats 7:39
  • 4 From the Black Mouth of Spite 6:32
  • 5 The Holy Body 6:49
  • 6 And They Will Be Cast Out Into Utter Darkness 4:17
  • 7 Up Into the Heavens Down Into the Circles of Hell 4:57

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