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Exul

Ne Obliviscaris · 2023

52 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal

A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and heavy riffs, merging progressive metal with symphonic elements and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Equus — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its expansive arrangement and dynamic shifts, perfectly encapsulating the band's signature blend of intensity and melody.
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    Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls — This piece showcases the band’s ability to weave intricate storytelling into their music, combining haunting melodies with powerful instrumentation that reflects existential themes.
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    Graal — Graal features an impressive interplay between heavy riffs and ethereal vocals, highlighting the band's mastery in creating contrasts that evoke deep emotional responses.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The album showcases ambitious compositions and intricate arrangements typical of progressive metal, appealing to genre enthusiasts.

What we noticed

  • The album features lengthy tracks, with three of the six exceeding eight minutes, allowing for extensive development of themes.
  • The use of orchestral elements is prominent, with strings and piano interludes woven throughout the heavier guitar riffs.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Equus 12:29
  • 2 Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls 7:33
  • 3 Misericorde II – Anatomy of Quiescence 9:21

Disc 2

  • 1 Suspyre 10:08
  • 2 Graal 8:52
  • 3 Anhedonia 3:42

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