Erdentempel
Equilibrium · 2014
67 min · 13 tracks · folk metal
Folk melodies entwine with symphonic metal grandeur, creating an immersive experience that evokes nature and mythic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Was lange währt — This track combines intricate melodies with powerful choruses, illustrating the band's ability to merge folk instrumentation with heavy metal dynamics seamlessly.
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Waldschrein — Incorporating lush orchestration and melodic shifts, this song exemplifies the thematic depth and atmospheric quality that characterize Erdentempel.
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Stein meiner Ahnen — The track stands out for its storytelling approach, using vivid imagery to connect personal heritage with grand historical themes in a captivating manner.
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Apokalypse — With its dynamic structure and emotional intensity, this song encapsulates the album's overarching themes of conflict and resolution within a fantastical framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Erdentempel combines folk melodies with symphonic metal, showcasing strong craftsmanship and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cinematic intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that alternate between fast-paced riffs and slower, melodic passages.
- Several tracks feature choral arrangements and orchestral elements, enhancing the symphonic aspect of the music.
- The lyrics often draw on nature and mythology, creating vivid imagery that complements the instrumental compositions.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ankunft 0:51
- 2 Was lange währt 5:10
- 3 Waldschrein 5:20
- 4 Karawane 4:52
- 5 Uns'rer Flöten Klang 4:21
- 6 Freiflug 4:58
- 7 Heavy Chill 6:06
- 8 Wirtshaus Gaudi 2:41
- 9 Stein meiner Ahnen 5:42
- 10 Wellengang 5:11
- 11 Apokalypse 5:14
- 12 The Unknown Episode 5:46
- 13 Aufbruch 11:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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