Dimensional Bleedthrough
Krallice · 2009
77 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
A maelstrom of chaotic riffs and ethereal melodies that converge into a relentless exploration of progressive metal's boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dimensional Bleedthrough — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its expansive structure and evolving motifs, serving as an immersive introduction to Krallice's sonic landscape.
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Aridity — This lengthy composition showcases the band's ability to blend dissonance with melodic passages, highlighting their technical prowess and thematic depth.
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Monolith of Possession — Clocking in at over eighteen minutes, this track exemplifies Krallice's ambitious storytelling through music, layering complex rhythms and textures that demand careful listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and genre-blending sound mark it as a notable entry in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended development of musical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sonic exploration journey
- cathartic release through chaos
- patient unfolding of complex themes
- late-night introspective listening
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Dimensional Bleedthrough is Krallice's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2008. At this point, they had already established a reputation for their intricate compositions and genre-blending sound, solidifying their presence in the underground metal scene.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Intraum
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from abstract imagery to a direct confrontation with existential dread.
This transition not only deepens the emotional impact but also marks a turning point in the narrative structure of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dimensional Bleedthrough 11:10
- 2 Autochthon 9:29
- 3 Aridity 14:50
- 4 The Mountain 3:13
- 5 Intraum 11:36
- 6 [untitled] 8:07
- 7 Monolith of Possession 18:43
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