Electric Doom Synthesis
Beherit · 1995
45 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A chaotic blend of harsh noise and dark ambient elements, enveloping listeners in a suffocating atmosphere of despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ambush — The opening track sets an ominous tone with its relentless rhythms and suffocating atmosphere, encapsulating the album's overall dark aesthetic.
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Dead Inside — This track exemplifies the blend of aggressive noise and haunting melodies, showcasing Beherit's ability to evoke deep emotional responses through sound.
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Sense — At over ten minutes long, this track immerses listeners in a slow-building intensity that reflects the album's exploration of existential dread.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental blend of black metal with noise and ambient elements creates a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks that often exceed six minutes, creating an immersive experience through gradual build-ups and dense soundscapes.
- Harsh noise elements are interspersed with ambient passages, resulting in abrupt shifts in texture and intensity throughout the record.
- Vocals are used sparingly, often buried in the mix, which emphasizes the instrumental chaos rather than traditional song structures.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- suffocating atmospheres of despair
- chaotic bursts of harsh noise
- slow building tension and unease
- introspective late-night explorations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, lively music
- seek melodic, structured compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1995, Electric Doom Synthesis marked Beherit's shift from their earlier black metal roots into a more experimental sound. This album came after their influential debut, Drawing Down the Moon, and showcased the band's evolution as they explored darker and more avant-garde territories in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Mayhem· Burzum
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ambush 5:14
- 2 We Worship 1:26
- 3 Dead Inside 6:10
- 4 Beyond Vision 4:17
- 5 Deep Night 23rd 7:09
- 6 Drawing Down the Moon 2:56
- 7 Sense 10:25
- 8 Temple ov Lykos 7:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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