Cell-0
Apocalyptica · 2020
53 min · 9 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic symphonic metal meets intricate cello arrangements, creating a cinematic soundscape that evokes both tension and beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cell-0 — The title track serves as a centerpiece, blending haunting melodies with dynamic shifts that exemplify the band's mastery of orchestration and emotion.
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Ashes of the Modern World Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring powerful rhythmic elements combined with evocative melodies that reflect contemporary struggles.
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Scream for the Silent — This track's intense build-up and cathartic release showcase the album's thematic exploration of voicelessness and resilience through compelling instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines symphonic elements with metal influences, creating a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dramatic orchestral introduction that sets a cinematic tone, followed by intricate cello melodies that weave through heavy percussion.
- Each track features dynamic shifts in intensity, often alternating between soft, melodic passages and powerful, aggressive sections.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the epic feel and adding layers of depth to the arrangements.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases ambitious composition and emotional depth, marking a significant return to original material.
- Themes
- contemporary struggles· voicelessness and resilience· cinematic soundscapes
- Career context
- Released on January 10, 2020, 'Cell-0' is Apocalyptica's first album of original material in nearly eight years, following the cover album 'Plays Metallica by Four Cellos'. This return to original compositions marks a significant evolution in their sound, exploring deeper orchestral textures while maintaining their signature cello-driven style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 2Cellos· Lindsey Stirling· Cello Fury
Tracklist
- 1 Ashes of the Modern World Start here 6:29
- 2 Cell-0 9:57
- 3 Rise 5:18
- 4 En Route to Mayhem 5:27
- 5 Call My Name 3:55
- 6 Fire & Ice 5:21
- 7 Scream for the Silent 5:12
- 8 Catharsis 4:58
- 9 Beyond the Stars 6:54
If this landed
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