Audible Minority
Kekal · 2008
65 min · 11 tracks · extreme metal
A labyrinthine blend of avant-garde metal and progressive elements creating a chaotic yet intricate soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Vampire Song — This track captures the album's essence with its complex rhythms and haunting melodies that reflect on darker themes while pushing the boundaries of metal composition.
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Conditional Destiny — With its shifting time signatures and layered instrumentation, this song exemplifies Kekal's ability to fuse diverse influences into an intricate sonic tapestry.
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For the Greater Good and Evil — This lengthy piece showcases the band's experimental side, merging heavy riffs with atmospheric interludes that challenge traditional song structures in metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and unique sound make it stand out in the avant-garde metal genre.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often layered with harmonies that add depth to the chaotic instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements and unconventional song structures, deviating from traditional metal formats.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual escalation to closing intensity
- philosophical themes to ponder
- immersive headphone experience
- reflective moments between tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Audible Minority' was released in 2008, Kekal had already established themselves in the extreme metal scene with their earlier albums. This record marked their fifth studio release, showcasing a significant evolution in their sound and experimentation with various musical genres, reflecting their ongoing artistic growth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Vampire Song 6:02
- 2 Conditional Destiny 6:16
- 3 Against 5:53
- 4 Ceasefire Negative 5:44
- 5 Between Us 6:25
- 6 For the Greater Good and Evil 7:50
- 7 Narrow Avenue 4:21
- 8 Virtue of Perseverance 7:50
- 9 Shuffling Biorhythms 4:50
- 10 All That Matters 5:07
- 11 Locust 4:53
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