Ararat
Orphaned Land · 2005
22 min · 4 tracks · death metal
A fusion of heavy riffs and Middle Eastern melodies creates a powerful exploration of identity and spirituality.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Calm Before the Flood (Ararat remix) — This track exemplifies the band’s ability to blend traditional Middle Eastern sounds with modern metal aesthetics, setting the tone for the entire EP.
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Building the Ark (demo) — This demo captures raw energy and lyrical themes of hope and renewal, highlighting the band's commitment to storytelling through music.
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Mercy — With its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, this track stands out for its emotional depth, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess and musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP showcases a mix of remixes and demos, reflecting experimentation but lacking cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first track is a remix that reinterprets the original song with added electronic elements, creating a different atmosphere.
- The second and third tracks are demos that feature rawer production, highlighting the band's songwriting process.
- The final track, 'Mercy', contrasts with the previous three by incorporating more traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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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Mercy
The verses reflect a yearning for understanding amid chaos, directly addressing themes of compassion and redemption.
A shift in perspective occurs as the lyrics transition from general observations to personal pleas, deepening the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Calm Before the Flood (Ararat remix) 5:33
- 2 Building the Ark (demo) 5:03
- 3 The Kiss of Babylon (The Sins) (demo) 6:41
- 4 Mercy 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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