An Evil Shade of Grey
Cemetary · 1992
35 min · 8 tracks · death metal
A dense amalgamation of crushing riffs and guttural vocals, immersed in haunting atmospheres and relentless intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Red — The opening track sets a chilling tone with its eerie melodies intertwined with brutal rhythms, establishing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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An Evil Shade of Grey — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, merging haunting lyrics with complex musical structures that exemplify the band's artistic vision.
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SoulDrain — This track showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic tempo changes, highlighting the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodic elements within its aggressive framework, marking it as a notable entry in early melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual guitar harmonies that intertwine with aggressive riffs, creating a dense soundscape.
- Tracks often shift between fast-paced sections and slower, atmospheric interludes, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- Guttural vocals dominate the mix, but there are moments where clean singing is introduced, adding contrast to the overall intensity.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Red 4:14
- 2 Where the Rivers of Madness Stream 4:34
- 3 Dark Illusions 3:15
- 4 An Evil Shade of Grey 5:18
- 5 Sidereal Passing 4:40
- 6 Scars 3:19
- 7 Nightmare Lake 5:43
- 8 SoulDrain 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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