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.
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
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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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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
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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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