Released 20 years ago
Almah
Almah · 2006
49 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A vibrant blend of melodic metal and intricate musicianship that balances aggression with lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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King — Opening with powerful riffs and soaring vocals, this track exemplifies the album's blend of melody and aggression while showcasing Falaschi's dynamic range.
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Children of Lies — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics that critique deception, illustrating the band's lyrical depth.
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Almah — The title track encapsulates the band's identity with its epic structure and emotional delivery, serving as a manifesto of their musical direction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Almah's debut showcases strong compositions and musicianship, balancing aggression with melody throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'King', and maintains a fast tempo through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections in the latter tracks.
- Vocals are layered with harmonies and often feature call-and-response patterns between the lead and backing vocals, enhancing the lyrical themes.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that showcase technical proficiency, particularly in 'Golden Empire' and 'Primitive Chaos'.
- The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King 4:11
- 2 Take Back Your Spell 3:17
- 3 Forgotten Land 4:09
- 4 Scary Zone 4:24
- 5 Children of Lies 4:38
- 6 Break All the Welds 2:15
- 7 Golden Empire 3:54
- 8 Primitive Chaos 3:18
- 9 Breathe 3:09
- 10 Box of Illusion 3:33
- 11 Almah 5:34
- 12 The Sign of Glory 4:09
- 13 Supermind 3:21
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