Top tracks — play these first
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High Gold — This opening track introduces the album's complex layering and dynamic shifts, setting a high bar for the sonic exploration that follows.
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True Will — With its relentless energy and intricate guitar work, this track exemplifies the fusion of aggression and beauty that defines Liturgy's style.
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Veins of God — This expansive piece showcases Liturgy's ability to create immersive atmospheres while maintaining a sense of urgency and intensity throughout.
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Harmonia — Closing the album, this track encapsulates the thematic essence of Aesthethica, blending serene passages with chaotic eruptions that reflect the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Aesthethica blends black metal intensity with ethereal elements, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat in 'High Gold', immediately establishing a high-energy pace that persists through the first half.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between aggressive black metal sections and serene, atmospheric interludes, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as extended instrumental passages and layered vocal harmonies that evolve throughout the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 High Gold 5:16
- 2 True Will 5:27
- 3 Returner 3:35
- 4 Generation 7:07
- 5 Tragic Laurel 4:05
- 6 Sun of Light 6:55
- 7 Helix Skull 2:32
- 8 Glory Bronze 6:45
- 9 Veins of God 7:55
- 10 Red Crown 7:23
- 11 Glass Earth 3:28
- 12 Harmonia 7:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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