Aureate Gloom
of Montreal · 2015
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Eclectic sonic explorations blend surreal lyrical imagery with vibrant melodies and a tapestry of genres.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bassem Sabry Start here — This opening track sets the tone with lush instrumentation and poignant reflections on mortality, establishing a thematic foundation for the album.
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Aluminum Crown — With its catchy hooks and vivid storytelling, this song showcases Barnes' ability to weave personal narratives into accessible pop melodies.
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Last Rites at the Jane Hotel — This track combines haunting melodies with rich imagery, capturing a sense of nostalgia that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Aureate Gloom showcases eclectic compositions and vivid lyrics, making it a notable entry in of Montreal's discography.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Empyrean Abattoir', which shifts from a slow build to an energetic climax.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- lush melodies for introspective moments
- surreal soundscapes for deep thought
- thoughtful listening during quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents an ambitious exploration of themes and sound within their catalog.
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, Aureate Gloom is of Montreal's thirteenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Lousy with Sylvianbriar. At this point, frontman Kevin Barnes was continuing to experiment with his sound and lyrical themes, embracing a more introspective approach amidst the band's colorful indie pop legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Apples in Stereo· Panda Bear· Tame Impala
Tracklist
- 1 Bassem Sabry Start here 4:44
- 2 Last Rites at the Jane Hotel 5:02
- 3 Empyrean Abattoir 4:33
- 4 Aluminum Crown 3:35
- 5 Virgilian Lots 3:22
- 6 Monolithic Egress 5:24
- 7 Apollyon of Blue Room 3:56
- 8 Estocadas 4:20
- 9 Chthonian Dirge for Uruk the Other 2:49
- 10 Like Ashoka's Inferno of Memory 5:48
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