What makes Come Reap by The Devil's Blood notable?

The album garnered significant acclaim within the metal community, particularly for its unique fusion of hard rock and occult themes. It became a cornerstone for the burgeoning occult rock movement, influencing later bands that sought to explore similar aesthetics. Released in January 2008, Come Reap was The Devil's Blood's debut album, marking their entry into the occult rock scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity, blending heavy riffs with esoteric lyrics and gaining attention from underground music circles.

How many songs are on Come Reap?

Come Reap has 5 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

Come Reap

The Devil's Blood · 2008

27 min · 5 tracks · hard rock

A darkly hypnotic blend of occult themes and psychedelic hard rock woven with haunting melodies and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Come, Reap — This title track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere, featuring a powerful vocal delivery that sets the tone for the entire record.
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The Heavens Cry Out for the Devil's Blood — This track showcases the band's signature sound with its layered instrumentation and a compelling narrative that explores themes of rebellion and darkness.
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Voodoo Dust — At ten minutes long, this epic track is a journey through heavy riffs and mystical lyrics, exemplifying the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and a unique blend of themes, though it may not fully capitalize on its potential.

What we noticed

The opening track features a slow build with layered guitar riffs that gradually intensify, setting a dark tone for the EP.
The last two tracks maintain a consistent tempo but introduce more complex arrangements, adding depth to the overall sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Come, Reap 5:08
2 River of Gold 4:17
3 The Heavens Cry Out for the Devil's Blood 5:34
4 White Faces 2:43
5 Voodoo Dust 10:01

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