What makes Burdens by Ava Inferi notable?

This album helped solidify Ava Inferi's place in the Portuguese metal scene, earning critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth. It has been recognized for influencing subsequent gothic metal acts, showcasing a blend of melodic elements with darker themes that resonated with both fans and critics. Burdens is Ava Inferi's second studio album, released in 2006 after their debut, which established them within the gothic metal scene. At this point, the band was refining its sound and identity, moving toward a more mature and atmospheric style that would define their future work.

How many songs are on Burdens?

Burdens has 7 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Burdens

Ava Inferi · 2006

40 min · 7 tracks · gothic metal

Dark, atmospheric soundscapes enriched with haunting melodies and evocative vocals create a deeply immersive gothic metal experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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A Glimpse of Sanity — This track features dynamic shifts between serene melodies and heavier instrumentation, embodying the album's thematic complexity while highlighting the band's musical evolution.
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The Wings of Emptiness — Characterized by its haunting vocal lines and lyrical introspection, this song captures the essence of isolation and despair that permeates the album.
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Sinisters — With its lengthy runtime and progressive structure, this track demonstrates the band's ability to weave intricate arrangements that build tension and emotion throughout.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features intricate compositions and a strong atmospheric presence, solidifying its place in gothic metal.

What we noticed

The album opens with a haunting instrumental track that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that progressively build in intensity and complexity.
Vocals alternate between clean singing and deeper growls, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric development, contributing to the immersive quality of the sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Ava Inferi 4:19
2 The Shrine 0:33
3 A Glimpse of Sanity 7:06
4 The Wings of Emptiness 5:34
5 Sinisters 9:36
6 Vultos 4:50
7 Fate of Mountains 8:38

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