Demo
Deafheaven · 2010
24 min · 4 tracks · post-metal
A swirling blend of atmospheric melodies and harsh vocals that encapsulates the essence of blackgaze in its rawest form.
Top tracks — play these first
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Libertine Dissolves — Opening the EP with a dynamic range of melodic riffs and intense crescendos, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of beauty and aggression.
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Exit Denied — At over eleven minutes long, this epic track showcases Deafheaven's ability to build atmospheric layers while maintaining an emotional core through its expansive structure.
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Daedalus — Combining haunting melodies with fierce vocals, this track illustrates the thematic depth present throughout the EP and highlights the band’s lyrical ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases a strong blend of atmospheric elements and metal aggression, establishing Deafheaven's unique sound early on.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, atmospheric build-up before transitioning into intense blast beats and harsh vocals.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections that blend melodic guitar lines with heavy, distorted riffs.
- Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and guttural screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the EP.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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8/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Libertine Dissolves 5:13
- 2 Bedrooms 2:07
- 3 Daedalus 5:54
- 4 Exit Denied 11:29
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