Choronzon
Akercocke · 2003
54 min · 12 tracks · black metal
A chaotic blend of blackened death metal and progressive elements, layered with eerie atmospheres and complex musical arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Praise the Name of Satan — Opening with an intense declaration, this track exemplifies the band's unique combination of aggressive instrumentation and thematic boldness, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Leviathan — With its sprawling structure and dynamic shifts between brutality and melody, this track showcases Akercocke's progressive tendencies while retaining their death metal roots.
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Son of the Morning — This song features intricate guitar work and lyrical depth, representing a pivotal moment where the band's experimentation with sound reaches new heights.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Choronzon showcases complex arrangements and dynamic contrasts, making it a notable entry in extreme metal.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between blistering speed and slower, more atmospheric sections.
- 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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5/10
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
- gradual builds and payoffs
- philosophical and dark themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Choronzon marked Akercocke's third studio album, following the critical success of their previous record, The Goat of Mendes. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for blending extreme metal with progressive influences, setting them apart in the UK metal scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Praise the Name of Satan 7:10
- 2 Prince of the North 2:04
- 3 Leviathan 7:47
- 4 Enraptured by Evil 4:06
- 5 Choronzon 2:07
- 6 Valley of the Crucified 5:09
- 7 Bathykolpian Avatar 5:25
- 8 Upon Coriaceous Wings 1:46
- 9 Scapegoat 4:13
- 10 Son of the Morning 5:32
- 11 Becoming the Adversary 6:49
- 12 Goddess Flesh 2:32
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