Ave End
Lacrimas Profundere · 2004
43 min · 11 tracks · doom metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that embodies the essence of gothic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Hope's Evening — This track exemplifies the album's blend of melancholic themes and powerful instrumentation, showcasing both the band's lyrical depth and musical prowess.
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To Bleed or Not to Be — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song stands out as a representation of the emotional turmoil that permeates the album.
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Come, Solitude — The closing track masterfully encapsulates the album's overarching themes of loneliness and yearning, leaving listeners with a haunting sense of reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines heavy riffs with melancholic melodies, creating a cohesive and atmospheric experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong lead single that sets a melancholic tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature layered guitar harmonies that create a dense, atmospheric sound, characteristic of gothic metal.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's emotional journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 pacing for deep focus
- melancholic atmosphere for reflection
- haunting vocals enhance solitude
- consistent melodic journey unfolds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Ave End is Lacrimas Profundere's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the gothic and dark metal scenes, blending melodic elements with heavier instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost· Anathema
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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One Hope's Evening
The bridge captures a moment of vulnerability as it shifts from despair to a glimmer of hope, contrasting light against darkness.
This shift emphasizes the internal conflict within the narrative, heightening the emotional stakes just before the chorus returns.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Hope's Evening 3:50
- 2 Ave End 3:46
- 3 To Bleed or Not to Be 4:22
- 4 Sarah Lou 4:48
- 5 Amber Girl 2:58
- 6 Testified 4:02
- 7 Astronautumn 3:29
- 8 Evade 3:55
- 9 Wake Down 3:55
- 10 Black 4:34
- 11 Come, Solitude 3:46
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