Released 6 years ago this October
Endarkenment
Anaal Nathrakh · 2020
41 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A furious blend of black metal ferocity and industrial chaos, infused with philosophical musings on existence and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Endarkenment — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, blending aggressive instrumentation with unsettling melodies that set the tone for the entire record.
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Thus, Always, to Tyrants — This track stands out for its relentless pace and fierce lyrical critique of authority, embodying the band's signature fusion of aggression and intellect.
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Create Art, Though the World May Perish — In this track, the juxtaposition of chaotic musical elements with a poignant message about artistic creation amid despair highlights the band's philosophical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Endarkenment showcases ambitious composition and a unique blend of styles, though it may not have widespread recognition yet.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a relentless blast beat and layered growls, setting a chaotic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate industrial elements, such as mechanical sounds and electronic textures, which blend with the traditional black metal instrumentation.
- The lyrical themes are dense and philosophical, often requiring focused listening to unpack their meaning amidst the aggressive soundscape.
- The final track is an atmospheric piece that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity, providing a moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Create Art, Though the World May Perish
The moment shifts from despair to a defiant call for creativity against bleak circumstances.
By transitioning from hopelessness to an assertion of artistic agency, this line emphasizes resilience in the face of societal collapse.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Endarkenment 3:55
- 2 Thus, Always, to Tyrants 2:32
- 3 The Age of Starlight Ends 4:33
- 4 Libidinous (A Pig With Cocks in Its Eyes) 4:20
- 5 Beyond Words 3:32
- 6 Feeding the Death Machine 3:35
- 7 Create Art, Though the World May Perish 4:51
- 8 Singularity 4:38
- 9 Punish Them 3:37
- 10 Requiem 5:31
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