Dååth
Dååth · 2010
45 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A relentless onslaught of technical riffs paired with aggressive vocals creates an intense, chaotic atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Genocidal Maniac — Opening with a ferocious energy, this track showcases the band's technical prowess and sets a high bar for intensity that characterizes the entire album.
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Double Tap Suicide — The track combines intricate guitar work with aggressive grooves, embodying the fusion of death metal and progressive elements that defines Dååth's sound.
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A Cold Devotion — This song features a haunting melody interspersed with heavy riffs, illustrating the band's ability to balance aggression with atmospheric moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and a blend of styles, though its cohesion suffers slightly from the number of tracks.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals are layered with melodic guitar lines, creating a contrast that is prominent throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes, such as 'A Cold Devotion', which provide brief respite from the relentless pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- relentless intensity with chaotic energy
- short bursts of aggressive expression
- high-octane tracks for adrenaline seekers
- cathartic release through sonic aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- want lengthy atmospheric journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dååth marked the band's self-titled second album, following their debut 'The Hinderers' in 2007. At this point in their career, Dååth was refining their blend of death metal and progressive elements while also gaining recognition within the metal community for their complex song structures and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Meshuggah· The Faceless· Obscura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Genocidal Maniac 3:58
- 2 Destruction/Restoration 2:34
- 3 Indestructible Overdose 2:38
- 4 Double Tap Suicide 4:40
- 5 The Decider 3:45
- 6 Exit Plan 3:19
- 7 Oxygen Burn 4:05
- 8 Accelerant 3:34
- 9 Arch {Enemy} Misanthrope 5:05
- 10 Manufactured Insomnia 2:49
- 11 A Cold Devotion 2:47
- 12 N.A.T.G.O.D. 3:22
- 13 Terminal Now 2:29
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