Buried in Oblivion
Into Eternity · 2004
44 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A whirlwind of intricate guitar work and dual vocals that blend brutality with melodic sensibility in a hauntingly immersive journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Embraced by Desolation — This track showcases the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs and melodic choruses, encapsulating their ability to balance heaviness with emotion.
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3 Dimensional Aperture — Featuring complex time signatures and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the band's progressive approach while maintaining an intense energy throughout.
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Buried in Oblivion — The title track serves as a focal point of the album, weaving together haunting melodies with a relentless drive that captures the overall theme of despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and technical proficiency typical of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Dual vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Many songs incorporate intricate guitar solos that are layered over atmospheric keyboards, enhancing the immersive quality of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Isolation
A shift occurs where the narrative voice transitions from external observations to an internal reflection on personal anguish and confinement.
This moment deepens the emotional impact by moving from a broader commentary on isolation to a personal reckoning, enhancing the song's thematic weight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Splintered Visions 4:56
- 2 Embraced by Desolation 4:08
- 3 3 Dimensional Aperture 4:47
- 4 Beginning of the End 4:39
- 5 Point of Uncertainty 3:45
- 6 Spiraling Into Depression 3:36
- 7 Isolation 4:59
- 8 Buried in Oblivion 4:00
- 9 Black Sea of Agony 6:31
- 10 Morose Seclusion 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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