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Anciano

Corrupted · 1995

12 min · 4 tracks · ambient music

A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and crushing heaviness, invoking a sense of desolation and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Post War Dream — This opening track introduces listeners to the album's dense atmosphere with its slow build-up and layered instrumentation, setting a compelling tone for what follows.
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    Si Mismo Defensa — With its sprawling length, this track showcases Corrupted's ability to combine heavy riffs with subtle melodic elements, highlighting their unique sound dynamics.
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    Anciano — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, blending oppressive heaviness with intricate soundscapes that evoke deep emotional responses.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The EP's atmospheric layering and heavy instrumentation create a unique sound that resonates within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track builds slowly with layered drones, gradually introducing heavy guitar riffs that create a dense atmosphere.
  • Each track features extended instrumental passages, allowing for moments of silence that enhance the sense of desolation.
  • The final track incorporates field recordings and ambient textures, contrasting with the heavier elements present in earlier tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 The Post War Dream 2:25
  • 2 Si Mismo Defensa 5:09
  • 3 Que Cabronada 0:18
  • 4 Anciano 4:35

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