Dormant Heart
Sylosis · 2015
66 min · 19 tracks · thrash metal
A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and thrash, combining aggressive riffs with atmospheric layers that evoke a haunting intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leech — This track showcases the band's ability to merge heavy riffs with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic listening experience that embodies the album's essence.
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Mercy — Featuring profound lyrical themes and a gripping chorus, Mercy exemplifies the emotional range present throughout Dormant Heart, resonating deeply with listeners.
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To Build a Tomb — This track highlights Sylosis' technical skill with intricate guitar work and complex arrangements, representing their signature style within the album.
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Quiescent — As the longest track on the album, Quiescent offers an immersive journey through varied tempos and moods, showcasing the band's versatility and ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and technical craft but suffers from some redundancy in its tracklist.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with aggressive riffs and intricate solos that establish a high-energy atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature shifts in dynamics, alternating between heavy, fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic interludes.
- The album employs layered guitar harmonies and atmospheric elements that create a haunting backdrop to the aggressive instrumentation.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- furious energy for intense workouts
- cathartic release during frustrations
- melodic intricacies for focused listening
- dynamic shifts keep engagement high
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, steady rhythms
- seek light-hearted background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, Dormant Heart is Sylosis' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Monolith. At this point in their career, the band sought to refine their sound, balancing technical proficiency with emotional depth while overcoming lineup changes that had previously affected their dynamic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· Soilwork· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Where the Wolves Come to Die 2:55
- 2 Victims and Pawns 5:01
- 3 Dormant Heart 5:15
- 4 To Build a Tomb 4:21
- 5 Overthrown 4:08
- 6 Leech 5:01
- 7 Servitude 4:02
- 8 Indoctrinated 4:40
- 9 Harm 4:55
- 10 Mercy 4:52
- 11 Callous Souls 5:01
- 12 Quiescent 9:03
- 13 Pillars Erode 4:11
- 14 Zero 2:40
Disc 2
- 1 Leech
- 2 Mercy
- 3 To Build a Tomb
- 4 Quiescent
- 5 Studio Documentary
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