Eparistera Daimones
Triptykon · 2010
72 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A haunting blend of dark melodies and crushing heaviness, this album immerses listeners in an abyss of despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goetia — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its atmospheric build-up and relentless heaviness, encapsulating the themes of darkness and existential dread.
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Abyss Within My Soul — This track combines melodic elements with intense riffs, reflecting the emotional turmoil present throughout the album while showcasing Warrior's lyrical prowess.
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The Prolonging — As the longest track on the album, it delves into an expansive soundscape filled with shifts in tempo and mood, epitomizing Triptykon's exploration of despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's complex structures and haunting atmosphere create a distinctive and immersive black metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, heavy riff that establishes a dark atmosphere, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Each track features lengthy instrumental sections that build tension before erupting into intense vocal passages.
- The final track extends over ten minutes, gradually fading out with ambient sounds that leave a lingering sense of unease.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long atmospheric explorations of despair
- haunting melodies that linger
- cathartic immersion in darkness
- patient unfolding of emotional weight
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want short, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 22, 2010, Eparistera Daimones marked Triptykon's debut album following the disbandment of Celtic Frost. Led by Tom G. Warrior, this album signifies a new artistic direction, showcasing a rawer sound that diverges from their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Celtic Frost· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goetia 11:00
- 2 Abyss Within My Soul 9:26
- 3 In Shrouds Decayed 6:55
- 4 Shrine 1:43
- 5 A Thousand Lies 5:28
- 6 Descendant 7:41
- 7 Myopic Empire 5:47
- 8 My Pain 5:19
- 9 The Prolonging 19:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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