Beneath
Amoral · 2011
63 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with progressive elements, creating a haunting and layered sonic landscape that captivates and challenges.
Why this album works
'Beneath' marked a significant shift in Amoral's sound and lyrical depth, receiving positive reviews from critics for its innovative approach. The album showcased the band's ability to blend genres, gaining traction within the heavy metal community and solidifying their reputation in the European metal scene.
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow experience haunting melodies with depth introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- Released in early 2011, 'Beneath' is Amoral's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2009 record 'Show Your Colors'. At this point, the band was exploring new musical directions, incorporating more melodic and progressive elements into their heavy metal foundation, which reflected their evolution as artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amorphis· In Mourning· Mayan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beneath Standout 8:46
- 2 Wrapped in Barbwire Standout 3:01
- 3 Silhouette 3:58
- 4 Things Left Unsaid 4:58
- 5 (Won't Go) Home Standout 4:22
- 6 Closure 5:37
- 7 Same Difference 4:39
- 8 Hours of Simplicity 3:46
- 9 Wastelands 3:39
- 10 This Ever Ending Game 3:55
- 11 No Future 3:59
- 12 Of Silent Stares & Fire Lost 7:05
- 13 Sleeping With Strangers 5:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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