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Released 10 years ago

Dreamless

Fallujah · 2016

55 min · 12 tracks · technical death metal

A sprawling soundscape where ethereal melodies intertwine with technical aggression, creating an immersive journey through darkness.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Face of Death — This opening track immediately sets the tone with its aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms, establishing the album's blend of brutality and melody.
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    Adrenaline — With its dynamic shifts and soaring guitar work, this track encapsulates the band's ability to balance heaviness with melodic intricacies.
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    Dreamless — The title track serves as a centerpiece, showcasing lush atmospheric layers alongside intense technical passages that define the band's signature sound.
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    The Prodigal Son — This song features profound lyrical themes and a captivating progression that highlights Fallujah’s musicality and depth beyond sheer aggression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

Dreamless combines technical aggression with atmospheric elements, creating a unique listening experience within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and atmospheric build-ups.
  • Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with rapid drumming patterns, creating a contrast between aggression and ethereal soundscapes.
  • The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, providing a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the intensity of earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Face of Death 3:30
  • 2 Adrenaline 4:21
  • 3 The Void Alone 4:18
  • 4 Abandon 4:31
  • 5 Scar Queen 4:04
  • 6 Dreamless 6:18
  • 7 The Prodigal Son 4:17
  • 8 Amber Gaze 4:32
  • 9 Fidelio 2:44
  • 10 Wind for Wings 6:14
  • 11 Les Silences 5:56
  • 12 Lacuna 4:53

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