Grim Tales
One Man Army and the Undead Quartet
46 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with dark lyrical themes, delivering a visceral listening experience soaked in horror imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Misfit With a Machinegun — This track epitomizes the album's aggressive energy while showcasing intricate guitar work and a catchy chorus that highlights the band's melodic sensibilities.
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Cursed by the Knife — With its relentless pace and darker themes, this song encapsulates the album's overarching horror motifs and demonstrates the band's knack for storytelling through music.
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Death Makes It All Go Away — This standout track combines haunting melodies with raw intensity, illustrating a compelling contrast that defines much of the album's emotional landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive riffs with dark themes, showcasing solid songwriting and a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive, fast-paced tracks with intricate guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to a more mid-tempo approach.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic hooks that contrast with harsh vocal delivery, creating a dynamic interplay between melody and aggression.
- The lyrics consistently explore dark themes, often using vivid horror imagery that complements the music's intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Black Clouds 1:21
- 2 Misfit With a Machinegun 4:28
- 3 Saint Lucifer 3:58
- 4 Cursed by the Knife 4:03
- 5 A Date With Suicide 4:42
- 6 Death Makes It All Go Away 4:49
- 7 Dominator of the Flesh 5:08
- 8 Bonebraker Propaganda 4:37
- 9 Make Them Die Slowly 5:41
- 10 The Frisco Reaper 3:33
- 11 Bastards of Monstrosity 4:31
- 12 [untitled]
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