Desideratum
Anaal Nathrakh · 2014
41 min · 11 tracks · black metal
Frenetic black metal intertwines with industrial elements, creating a relentless onslaught of sound that is both chaotic and meticulously crafted.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unleash — This track showcases a potent blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones, exemplifying the band's ability to balance chaos with structure.
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The One Thing Needful — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song encapsulates the emotional weight that permeates the album.
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Idol — This track stands out for its intense energy and lyrical critique of idolization, reflecting the band's thematic preoccupations with society's obsessions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of black metal and industrial elements creates a unique sound while maintaining high energy throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first five tracks.
- Vocals alternate between shrieks and growls, often layered to create a dense wall of sound that complements the chaotic instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate industrial elements, such as electronic samples and mechanical rhythms, which contrast with the organic aggression of the guitars and drums.
- The final track features a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a moment of reflection after the preceding intensity.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Acheronta Movebimus 3:29
- 2 Unleash 3:41
- 3 Monstrum in Animo 4:01
- 4 The One Thing Needful 3:52
- 5 A Firm Foundation of Unyielding Despair 3:37
- 6 Desideratum 3:58
- 7 Idol 3:37
- 8 Sub Specie Aeterni (Of Maggots and Humanity) 3:16
- 9 The Joystream 4:23
- 10 Rage and Red 3:29
- 11 Ita Mori 3:41
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