Everything Remains (As It Never Was)
Eluveitie · 2010
47 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A vibrant blend of melodic death metal and traditional Celtic influences, woven through intricate arrangements and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything Remains as It Never Was Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of existence and memory, showcasing Eluveitie's signature blend of harsh and melodic vocals.
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Thousandfold — With its driving rhythms and anthemic choruses, this track stands out as a powerful representation of Eluveitie's energetic sound and lyrical depth.
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Nil — This song highlights the band's ability to balance heaviness with melody, featuring poignant instrumental passages that enhance its emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic death metal with Celtic influences, showcasing strong arrangements and varied vocal styles.
What we noticed
- Traditional Celtic instruments like the hurdy-gurdy and flute are prominently featured alongside electric guitars, enhancing the folk metal sound.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with resolution
- mythic realm immersion
- short tracks for quick engagement
- celtic melodies with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its blend of metal and Celtic influences, showcasing band evolution.
- Themes
- Celtic folklore· mythical landscapes
- Career context
- Released on February 19, 2010, 'Everything Remains (As It Never Was)' marked Eluveitie's fourth studio album and followed their breakthrough success with 'Slania' in 2008. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the folk metal scene, building upon their unique sound that combines heavy metal with Swiss folk elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Korpiklaani· Ensiferum
Tracklist
- 1 Otherworld 1:57
- 2 Everything Remains as It Never Was Start here 4:25
- 3 Thousandfold 3:20
- 4 Nil 3:43
- 5 The Essence of Ashes 3:59
- 6 Isara 2:44
- 7 Kingdom Come Undone 3:22
- 8 Quoth the Raven 4:42
- 9 (Do)minion 5:07
- 10 Setlon 2:36
- 11 Sempiternal Embers 4:52
- 12 Lugdūnon 4:01
- 13 The Liminal Passage 2:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nattfödd
Finntroll
Combines aggressive metal with Finnish folk melodies, echoing the same mythological themes and instrumentation.
Tales Along This Road
Korpiklaani
Merges traditional folk elements with heavy riffs, creating a lively atmosphere filled with folklore narratives.
From Afar
Ensiferum
Blends melodic death metal with epic themes and folk influences, sharing a similar grand and atmospheric sound.
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