Dead or Dreaming
Into Eternity · 2001
44 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with progressive elements, creating a complex tapestry of emotion and technicality throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Distant Pale Future — This track showcases the band's ability to combine melodic hooks with aggressive riffs, capturing the essence of their sound while exploring deep lyrical themes.
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Unholy (Fields of the Dead) — With its haunting melodies and complex arrangements, this song exemplifies Into Eternity's signature style and lyrical storytelling about existential struggles.
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Dead or Dreaming — The title track encapsulates the album's themes, blending ethereal melodies with intense instrumentation to create a powerful listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic death metal with progressive elements, showcasing technical skill and varied vocal styles.
What we noticed
- The album features frequent tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages.
- Vocals switch between harsh growls and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Selling God
A pivotal moment features a shift from despair to defiance as the lyrics confront religious hypocrisy directly.
This direct confrontation creates an unsettling tension that challenges listeners' beliefs and stands out amid the album's broader themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Absolution of the Soul 3:58
- 2 Distant Pale Future 5:07
- 3 Shallow 6:14
- 4 Unholy (Fields of the Dead) 4:53
- 5 Elysium Dream 4:38
- 6 Selling God 3:07
- 7 Imagination Overdose 3:46
- 8 Dead or Dreaming 4:17
- 9 Cyber Messiah 4:29
- 10 Identify 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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