Dualism
Textures · 2011
56 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A complex tapestry of heavy riffs and intricate melodies that weave together the emotional and the technical.
Top tracks — play these first
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Arms of the Sea — The opening track sets the album's tone with its atmospheric intro that evolves into powerful riffs, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and aggression.
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Sanguine Draws the Oath — This track features dynamic shifts between haunting melodies and intense instrumental passages, exemplifying the band's ability to create a rich emotional landscape.
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Singularity — As one of the longer pieces, it encapsulates Textures' experimental side with complex time signatures and intricate guitar work that displays their technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions with intricate arrangements, though it has some pacing issues.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, with the latter often layered harmonically to create a rich texture.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes that serve as transitions, such as the ambient section in 'Sanguine Draws the Oath', adding depth to the overall flow.
- 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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6/10
- 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 Arms of the Sea 6:33
- 2 Black Horses Stampede 3:57
- 3 Reaching Home 5:10
- 4 Sanguine Draws the Oath 5:51
- 5 Consonant Hemispheres 4:20
- 6 Burning the Midnight Oil 5:39
- 7 Singularity 6:46
- 8 Minor Earth, Major Skies 4:40
- 9 Stoic Resignation 5:09
- 10 Foreclosure 2:56
- 11 Sketches From a Motionless Statue 5:22
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