Forgotten Days
Pallbearer · 2020
53 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric doom and melodic introspection that evokes a profound sense of nostalgia and yearning.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forgotten Days — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of memory and loss through expansive instrumentation and poignant lyrics that explore the passage of time.
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Silver Wings — This lengthy composition showcases the band's signature blend of doom metal with melodic elements, creating an immersive soundscape that highlights their artistic evolution.
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Vengeance & Ruination — With its driving riffs and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance aggression with lyrical introspection, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric depth and thematic consistency create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, heavy riff that gradually builds in intensity, setting a somber tone for the album.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric development, often leading to climactic moments before returning to quieter passages.
- The lyrics explore themes of nostalgia and existential reflection, with vocal melodies that intertwine with the instrumentation rather than dominating it.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 Forgotten Days 6:29
- 2 Riverbed 6:24
- 3 Stasis 4:00
- 4 Silver Wings 12:18
- 5 The Quicksand of Existing 3:59
- 6 Vengeance & Ruination 6:53
- 7 Rite of Passage 4:55
- 8 Caledonia 8:00
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