Garden of Storms
50 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
An intricate tapestry of melodic death and progressive metal, weaving atmospheric soundscapes with relentless guitar work and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Storm — This opener sets the tone for the entire album with its blend of aggression and melody, showcasing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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Magenta Ritual — With its dynamic shifts and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, creating a captivating listening experience.
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Huntress Moon — The intricate guitar work and powerful vocal delivery make this track a standout, reflecting the thematic depth present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions with complex arrangements, solidifying In Mourning's identity in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar work that shifts between melodic leads and aggressive riffs, often layering harmonies to create depth.
- Each track typically includes multiple tempo changes, with some sections transitioning from slow, atmospheric passages to fast-paced, intense segments.
- Vocal styles alternate between clean singing and harsh growls, enhancing the emotional range of the lyrics and music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
- patient unfolding of themes
- cathartic emotional crescendos
- late-night introspective journey
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Garden of Storms is In Mourning's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Afterglow. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity within the melodic death metal scene while also pushing their progressive boundaries further.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Huntress Moon
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from abstract imagery to direct confrontation, highlighting themes of inner turmoil and resolve.
This transition deepens the emotional impact by contrasting introspective verses with an assertive declaration, enhancing the song's narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Storm 7:23
- 2 Yields of Sand 6:23
- 3 Hierophant 6:17
- 4 Magenta Ritual 6:43
- 5 Huntress Moon 6:55
- 6 Tribunal of Suns 7:25
- 7 The Lost Outpost 9:20
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