Cease the Day
In the Woods... · 2018
53 min · 8 tracks · black metal
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, crafting an immersive journey through introspective themes and atmospheric black metal textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Empty Streets — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its expansive atmosphere, drawing listeners into the album's thematic depth while showcasing intricate instrumentation.
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Substance Vortex — A highlight of dynamic contrasts, this song seamlessly blends heavy riffs with ethereal passages, exemplifying the band's ability to merge aggression with beauty.
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Respect My Solitude — The track embodies the album's introspective theme, featuring lyrics that delve into personal reflection and isolation against a backdrop of haunting melodies.
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Cease the Day — Despite its brevity, this title track encapsulates the album's essence, using minimalist instrumentation to evoke a powerful emotional response.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate arrangements with immersive soundscapes, creating a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build, layering atmospheric textures before introducing vocals in the second track.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages that create a sense of space and introspection.
- The final track incorporates a gradual crescendo, culminating in a dense wall of sound that contrasts with the earlier, more subdued pieces.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empty Streets 9:18
- 2 Substance Vortex 7:16
- 3 Respect My Solitude 6:25
- 4 Cloud Seeder 6:43
- 5 Still Yearning 8:48
- 6 Strike Up With the Dawn 6:18
- 7 Transcending Yesterdays 6:55
- 8 Cease the Day 1:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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