Awakening of the Liar
Hate · 2003
31 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and guttural vocals blurs the line between black and death metal with unyielding ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Immolate the Pope — This track exemplifies Hate's provocative lyrical themes while delivering blistering guitar work and relentless percussion that encapsulate their signature sound.
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Awakening of the Liar — The title track features a haunting atmosphere combined with intricate melodies that create an immersive experience, highlighting the band's musical evolution.
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Anti-God Extremity — With its aggressive tempo and intricate instrumentation, this song showcases Hate's ability to blend speed and complexity while maintaining a fiercely anti-religious stance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and intensity but may not maintain its impact over repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more atmospheric sections.
- Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs, often creating a dense wall of sound that challenges the listener's attention.
- Several tracks incorporate dissonant melodies and abrupt transitions, contributing to an overall chaotic feel.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- intense bursts of aggression
- short tracks for quick impact
- chaotic energy for catharsis
- late-night adrenaline rush
- focused listening with urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, gradual explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Awakening of the Liar is Hate's third studio album, following their breakthrough release, The Last Temptation. At this point, the band had established themselves within the Polish extreme metal scene, refining their sound and gaining a wider audience through aggressive touring and festival appearances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Dark Funeral
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Serve God, Rely on Me (Hymn of Asa’el)
The chorus shifts to a chilling proclamation of self-reliance in opposition to blind faith, underscoring a rejection of traditional authority.
This stark declaration contrasts sharply with earlier verses that invoke religious imagery, marking a pivotal moment in asserting individual autonomy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flagellation 2:40
- 2 Anti-God Extremity 2:41
- 3 Close to the Nephilim 4:19
- 4 Immolate the Pope 3:48
- 5 The Shroud (A Hellish Value) 2:55
- 6 The Scrolls 4:16
- 7 Awakening of the Liar 3:36
- 8 Serve God, Rely on Me (Hymn of Asa’el) 2:44
- 9 Grail in the Flesh 1:44
- 10 Spirit of Gospa 2:55
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