Duplicity
Silent Descent · 2008
59 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
A chaotic blend of electronicore and melodic death metal that fuses aggressive rhythms with atmospheric melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anagram — The opening track sets the stage with an energetic fusion of electronic beats and heavy riffs, establishing the album's intense sonic palette.
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Duplicity — The title track exemplifies the band's signature sound, seamlessly blending melodic hooks with harsh vocals, showcasing their dualistic approach to songwriting.
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I Can, I Will — This track features a powerful chorus that combines emotional depth with driving instrumentals, highlighting the band's ability to balance aggression and melody.
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Prepare to Fly — With its uplifting themes and soaring melodies, this song contrasts starkly with heavier moments on the album, illustrating the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a strong blend of metal and electronic elements, though its cohesion suffers slightly from pacing issues.
What we noticed
- The album features frequent shifts between melodic sections and aggressive breakdowns, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements such as synths and samples, which blend seamlessly with the heavy guitar riffs.
- The vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, allowing for varied emotional expression across the tracks.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anagram 5:08
- 2 Beyond Grey 5:42
- 3 I Can, I Will 4:40
- 4 Bleed in Trust 3:43
- 5 Duplicity 6:27
- 6 Blood Fucked 6:36
- 7 Prepare to Fly 5:43
- 8 Hitting the Ground 2:48
- 9 Failure 5:12
- 10 Living in False Eternity 4:55
- 11 In the Skies 8:36
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