...And Time Begins
Decrepit Birth · 2003
30 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Technical death metal intricacies collide with guttural vocals and complex rhythms, creating an atmosphere of relentless intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Condemned to Nothingness — This track showcases the band's ability to balance ferocity with melody, featuring intricate guitar work and dynamic changes that define their sound.
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Thought Beyond Infinity — Exemplifying Decrepit Birth's technical prowess, this song includes rapid time signature changes and complex solos that highlight their musical ambition.
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...And Time Begins — The title track serves as an expansive conclusion, combining atmospheric elements with aggressive riffs, encapsulating the thematic depth of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical prowess and complexity, establishing a strong presence in the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- Vocals are predominantly guttural, interspersed with higher screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Each song features intricate solos and frequent tempo shifts, demanding focused listening to appreciate the technicality involved.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Condemned to Nothingness
A shift occurs as the narrative voice transitions from despair to defiance in the face of existential dread.
This change in perspective emphasizes resilience amidst chaos, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrical content.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude to the Apocalypse 1:24
- 2 Condemned to Nothingness 3:02
- 3 Thought Beyond Infinity 2:58
- 4 The Infestation 2:14
- 5 Rebirth of Consciousness 2:14
- 6 Shroud of Impurity 3:29
- 7 Concepting the Era 3:31
- 8 Of Genocide 2:10
- 9 ...And Time Begins 9:04
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