Franckensteina Strataemontanus
Carach Angren · 2020
50 min · 11 tracks · symphonic black metal
A sinister blend of orchestral arrangements and ferocious black metal that conjures vivid narratives of horror and the macabre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scourged Ghoul Undead — This track showcases the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs and haunting orchestration while effectively conveying a chilling story about undead horrors.
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Franckensteina Strataemontanus — The title track serves as a centerpiece for the album, encapsulating its central themes and featuring dynamic shifts between melodic sections and intense black metal passages.
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Der Vampir von Nürnberg — Drawing from historical folklore, this track exemplifies Carach Angren's storytelling prowess with vivid imagery and an evocative musical landscape that immerses listeners in its dark narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's orchestral integration and narrative depth set it apart within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that intersperse with aggressive guitar riffs, creating a dynamic contrast between melody and ferocity.
- Each track typically follows a narrative arc, with thematic elements of horror woven into the lyrics and musical transitions.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from rapid blast beats to slower, more atmospheric sections that enhance the storytelling.
- 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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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
- dark, theatrical storytelling experience
- immersive narrative-driven listening
- dynamic emotional fluctuations
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 26, 2020, Franckensteina Strataemontanus is Carach Angren's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed record, Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as leading figures in symphonic black metal, utilizing intricate storytelling and elaborate compositions to deepen their thematic explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dimmu Borgir· Fleshgod Apocalypse· Septicflesh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here in German Woodland 1:35
- 2 Scourged Ghoul Undead 5:37
- 3 Franckensteina Strataemontanus 3:03
- 4 The Necromancer 4:08
- 5 Sewn for Solitude 3:51
- 6 Operation Compass 6:00
- 7 Monster 3:33
- 8 Der Vampir von Nürnberg 6:00
- 9 Skull with a Forked Tongue 5:55
- 10 Like a Conscious Parasite I Roam 8:16
- 11 Frederick's Experiments 2:40
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