Akelarre
Criminal · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal intensity with intricate riffs and fierce vocal delivery that captures the essence of rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Order From Chaos — The opener sets an aggressive tone with blistering riffs and lyrics addressing societal upheaval, effectively capturing the album's overarching theme of chaos and resistance.
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La Santa Muerte — This track stands out with its haunting melodies juxtaposed against furious rhythms while delving into themes of death and reverence within Mexican culture.
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Resistance Is Futile — With its emphatic title and driving beat, this song embodies the spirit of defiance against oppressive forces, making it a rallying cry for listeners.
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Tyrannicide — Featuring intricate guitar work and powerful lyrical content that condemns tyranny, this track showcases Criminal's musical prowess while resonating with political themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Akelarre showcases strong technical execution and thematic depth, solidifying Criminal's place in modern thrash metal.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks shifting from aggressive riffs to slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocal delivery alternates between harsh growls and clean singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The last three tracks incorporate longer instrumental passages that build tension before resolving into intense climaxes.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- dark atmospheric themes
- powerful vocal intensity
- relentless riff-driven experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Akelarre was Criminal's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed record, No Mercy. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence within the thrash metal scene, particularly in South America, and were continuing to refine their aggressive sound.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Resistance Is Futile
The chorus directly addresses an unseen authority figure with a challenge to their power, presenting a unified stand against oppression.
This direct confrontation shifts the focus from individual struggle to collective action, emphasizing unity in resistance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Order From Chaos 4:53
- 2 Resistance Is Futile 4:40
- 3 The Ghost We Summoned 4:03
- 4 Akelarre 1:59
- 5 State of Siege 4:10
- 6 Tyrannicide 4:21
- 7 Feel the Void 4:40
- 8 The Power of the Dog 3:35
- 9 Vows of Silence 4:16
- 10 La Santa Muerte 4:47
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