Atonement
Immolation · 2017
48 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Atonement fuses brutal riffs with haunting melodies, delivering a relentless exploration of existential despair and philosophical themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration haunting melodies with brutality existential themes and reflections
- Context
- Atonement is Immolation's eighth studio album, released at a time when the band was solidifying its legacy in the death metal genre. Following their 2013 album, Kingdom of Conspiracy, this release showcases their continued evolution, incorporating complex songwriting and thematic depth as they remain influential figures within the underground metal scene.
- If you like
- death metal
Atonement is an album by Immolation, released in 2017. Atonement fuses brutal riffs with haunting melodies, delivering a relentless exploration of existential despair and philosophical themes. The album received positive reviews for its intricate compositions and lyrical depth, marking Immolation's critical return after a brief hiatus. Notably, Atonement debuted on several Billboard charts, reflecting the band's sustained relevance in contemporary metal and influencing a new generation of death metal artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atonement sound like?
Atonement fuses brutal riffs with haunting melodies, delivering a relentless exploration of existential despair and philosophical themes. Rooted in death metal.
What makes Atonement by Immolation notable?
The album received positive reviews for its intricate compositions and lyrical depth, marking Immolation's critical return after a brief hiatus. Notably, Atonement debuted on several Billboard charts, reflecting the band's sustained relevance in contemporary metal and influencing a new generation of death metal artists. Atonement is Immolation's eighth studio album, released at a time when the band was solidifying its legacy in the death metal genre. Following their 2013 album, Kingdom of Conspiracy, this release showcases their continued evolution, incorporating complex songwriting and thematic depth as they remain influential figures within the underground metal scene.
Who is Atonement for?
Atonement works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, haunting melodies with brutality and existential themes and reflections.
How many songs are on Atonement?
Atonement has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Distorting Light Standout 3:14
- 2 When the Jackals Come Standout 3:54
- 3 Fostering the Divide 3:27
- 4 Rise the Heretics 3:41
- 5 Thrown to the Fire 4:04
- 6 Destructive Currents 4:26
- 7 Lower 4:01
- 8 Atonement Standout 4:32
- 9 Above All 4:55
- 10 The Power of Gods 3:58
- 11 Epiphany 4:22
- 12 Immolation 4:14
Release Date
January 1, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 53 sec
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