Beyond
Omnium Gatherum · 2013
62 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal meets atmospheric soundscapes, weaving intricate guitar work with poignant lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Dynamic — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its dynamic shifts between aggressive riffs and melodic interludes, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Nightwalkers — The sprawling length of this track allows for an expansive exploration of atmosphere and depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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The Unknowing — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the emotional core of the album, illustrating the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melody and aggression effectively, showcasing strong craftsmanship and composition within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks build intensity with fast tempos and intricate guitar riffs, while the fifth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric section.
- Several tracks feature dual guitar harmonies that create a rich melodic texture, contrasting with aggressive vocal delivery.
- The album includes moments of ambient interludes that provide breathing space between heavier sections, enhancing the overall dynamic range.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- dynamic exploration with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep engagement
- epic storytelling through atmospheric melodies
- for reflective evening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2013, Beyond marked Omnium Gatherum's fifth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed 2011 album, New World Shadows. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene, evolving their sound while retaining their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Luoto 3:32
- 2 New Dynamic 4:55
- 3 In the Rim 4:52
- 4 Nightwalkers 8:15
- 5 Formidable 4:54
- 6 The Sonic Sign 4:34
- 7 Who Could Say 4:44
- 8 The Unknowing 5:58
- 9 Living in Me 4:40
- 10 White Palace 10:40
- 11 Subdivisions 5:34
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