Greyview
Invent Animate · 2020
48 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with aggressive riffs, creating a sound that is both introspective and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dark — The opening track sets the tone for the album with an atmospheric build-up, encapsulating the duality of light and dark that permeates throughout.
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Shapeshifter — This track exemplifies the band's intricate musicianship as it seamlessly transitions between heavy breakdowns and soaring melodic sections, representing their signature style.
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Heaven, Alone — At just over a minute long, this interlude provides a poignant contrast within the album, highlighting vulnerability and introspection amid more aggressive themes.
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Nova — Closing out the album, this track combines lyrical depth with powerful instrumentation, leaving listeners with a sense of resolution and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy and melodic elements effectively, with moments of introspection and strong craftsmanship.
What we noticed
- The album features a dynamic range, with tracks alternating between ethereal melodies and aggressive riffs, creating a push-pull effect.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that provide contrast to the heavier sections, allowing for moments of introspection.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, leading to a reflective conclusion that feels intentional.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dark 5:04
- 2 Cloud Cascade 3:53
- 3 Reflection Room 3:51
- 4 Hollow Light 3:58
- 5 Shapeshifter 3:45
- 6 Heaven, Alone 1:35
- 7 Monarch 3:41
- 8 Fireside 4:26
- 9 Secret Sun 3:22
- 10 Eden 4:08
- 11 Brightwing 3:15
- 12 Halcyon 3:39
- 13 Nova 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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