Anagogic Tyranny
Sympathy · 2008
47 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural vocals envelops listeners in a dark, intricate soundscape filled with thematic depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Insurrection — The opening track sets a fierce tone with aggressive riffs and relentless drumming, encapsulating the album's intense energy from the outset.
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Enslaved by Depravity — This track showcases intricate guitar work alongside thought-provoking lyrics about existential struggles, representing the band's thematic depth effectively.
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Potter's Field (Hic Occultus Occulto Occisus Est) — As the album's longest track, it offers an expansive sonic journey that weaves complex arrangements with haunting melodies, illustrating the band's musical evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex songwriting and strong production but remains niche within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats across nearly all tracks, creating an unrelenting pace.
- Guttural vocals are layered with high-pitched shrieks, often alternating within the same verse to enhance intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that shift from rapid-fire sections to slower, more atmospheric passages, adding complexity.
- Lyrical themes revolve around mortality and spirituality, with each track exploring different facets of these concepts.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Insurrection 4:00
- 2 And All Flesh 4:39
- 3 On a Bloodied Cross 4:58
- 4 Ours the Grave 3:16
- 5 Perfection In Death 4:30
- 6 Enslaved by Depravity 4:27
- 7 Underworld 3:43
- 8 Forgotten Temples 4:59
- 9 The Iscariot Aspect (Fides Quaerens Intellectum) 4:41
- 10 Potter's Field (Hic Occultus Occulto Occisus Est) 8:17
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