Gealtacht Mael Mórdha
Mael Mórdha · 2007
44 min · 7 tracks · doom metal
A thunderous blend of Celtic melodies and crushing doom metal, creating an atmospheric yet heavy sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Atlas of Sorrow — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive length and intricate layering of traditional instrumentation over heavy riffs, immersing listeners in a haunting atmosphere.
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Godless Commune of Sodom — This track showcases powerful vocal delivery paired with intense instrumentation that encapsulates the band's thematic exploration of societal decay and loss.
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Gealtacht Mael Mórdha — The title track perfectly embodies the album's essence, merging mythological references with a captivating melody that highlights the band's folk influences within a metal context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively merges Celtic influences with doom metal, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered guitar riffs that blend traditional Celtic melodies with heavy, distorted tones.
- Each track typically exceeds six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and atmospheric build-ups.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh growls, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the lyrical themes.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Atlas of Sorrow 10:37
- 2 Godless Commune of Sodom 6:01
- 3 Curse of the Bard 5:50
- 4 The Struggle Eternal 4:47
- 5 A Window of Madness 7:22
- 6 Gealtacht Mael Mórdha 5:23
- 7 Minions of Manannan 4:32
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