Destrier
Agent Fresco · 2015
51 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
An evocative blend of intricate melodies and intense dynamics that oscillates between haunting beauty and raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let Them See Us — This opening track sets the tone with its soaring vocals and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band's signature blend of melodic complexity and emotional intensity.
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Dark Water — A standout for its haunting instrumentation and lyrical exploration of despair, this track exemplifies the band's ability to evoke powerful imagery through sound.
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Death Rattle — The climactic centerpiece features an explosive arrangement that showcases the band's technical prowess, culminating in a cathartic release of emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Destrier showcases intricate melodies and dynamic shifts, creating an engaging yet cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build intensity with layered instrumentation, culminating in a climactic finish before transitioning into the more subdued fourth track.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet, introspective moments to explosive choruses that demand emotional engagement.
- The album closes with a nearly seven-minute track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that invites further reflection.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Them See Us 3:45
- 2 Dark Water 3:38
- 3 Pyre 3:33
- 4 Destrier 2:19
- 5 Wait for Me 4:00
- 6 Howls 3:02
- 7 The Autumn Red 4:48
- 8 Citadel 1:29
- 9 See Hell 4:25
- 10 Let Fall the Curtain 2:38
- 11 Bemoan 4:01
- 12 Angst 1:36
- 13 Death Rattle 4:55
- 14 Mono no Aware 7:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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