Ænigma
In Vain · 2013
57 min · 9 tracks · technical death metal
Complex arrangements intertwine with aggressive riffs and ethereal melodies, creating a rich tapestry of technical death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Culmination of the Enigma — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth and musical complexity, blending intricate guitar work with haunting vocals to create an immersive experience.
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Rise Against — With its driving rhythms and powerful choruses, this track exemplifies In Vain's ability to fuse melody with aggression, making it a standout piece.
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Floating on the Murmuring Tide — The lengthy composition explores dynamic shifts between serene passages and intense climaxes, showcasing the band's range and compositional skill.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and a strong blend of aggression and melody, marking it as a standout in its genre.
What we noticed
- The final track gradually fades out with ambient sounds, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's intense journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Against the Grain
A shift occurs where the narrative voice confronts societal expectations directly, challenging conformity with vivid imagery.
This moment marks a pivotal turn in perspective that enhances the song's thematic exploration of individuality versus societal norms.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Against the Grain 7:07
- 2 Image of Time 5:41
- 3 Southern Shores 2:00
- 4 Hymne til havet 5:07
- 5 Culmination of the Enigma 8:26
- 6 Times of Yore 7:22
- 7 Rise Against 5:52
- 8 To the Core 6:29
- 9 Floating on the Murmuring Tide 9:18
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