Afterglow
53 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
A sweeping blend of progressive melodies and melodic death metal ferocity, creating an ethereal yet powerful sonic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire and Ocean — Opening the album with its dynamic shifts between soaring melodies and crushing riffs, this track sets the tone for the entire listening experience.
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The Grinning Mist — This track showcases the band's ability to weave complex rhythms and atmospheric elements, highlighting their progressive influences amidst heavy instrumentation.
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The Lighthouse Keeper — With its haunting melodies and lyrical depth, this song stands out for its narrative quality, illustrating themes of guidance and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and effective contrasts, solidifying its place in the progressive metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended track lengths, with three songs exceeding eight minutes, allowing for complex arrangements and thematic development.
- Melodic sections often transition into heavier riffs, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes both the progressive and death metal elements.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- patiently unfolding emotional landscapes
- immersive journey through melodies
- cathartic exploration of themes
- evening listening with depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant gratification
- seek upbeat party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Afterglow is In Mourning's fourth studio album, released in 2019, following their critically acclaimed album, Afterglow. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their signature sound while exploring deeper emotional and thematic elements within their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire and Ocean 6:18
- 2 The Grinning Mist 9:47
- 3 Ashen Crown 8:08
- 4 Below Rise to the Above 7:46
- 5 The Lighthouse Keeper 7:28
- 6 The Call to Orion 8:24
- 7 Afterglow 5:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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