Ariettes oubliées...
Les Discrets · 2012
42 min · 8 tracks · post-metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting atmospheres, creating a dreamlike soundscape that glides through fragility and melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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La Traversée — This track stands out for its expansive arrangement, seamlessly merging delicate vocals with rich instrumentation that captures the essence of the album's emotional depth.
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Le Mouvement perpétuel — Featuring an intricate interplay of guitar textures and layered harmonies, this song exemplifies the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes that evoke deep feelings of nostalgia.
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Ariettes oubliées I : Je devine à travers un murmure... — This track encapsulates the ethereal quality of the album, using soft crescendos and whispered vocals to draw listeners into a reflective space.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric depth and intricate arrangements create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a gradual crescendo, layering ethereal vocals and intricate guitar work before the fourth track introduces a more pronounced melodic shift.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages that allow atmospheric elements to breathe, creating a sense of space and introspection.
- The album closes with a track that revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a reflective conclusion that ties the narrative together.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Linceul d'hiver 2:50
- 2 La Traversée 8:23
- 3 Le Mouvement perpétuel 6:55
- 4 Ariettes oubliées I : Je devine à travers un murmure... 5:31
- 5 La Nuit muette 5:49
- 6 Au creux de l'hiver 4:36
- 7 Après l'ombre 4:34
- 8 Les Regrets 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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