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H.A.Q.Q.

Liturgy · 2019

45 min · 9 tracks · blackgaze

A kaleidoscopic blend of black metal ferocity and avant-garde experimentation intertwines with transcendent melodies and complex rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    HAJJ — Opening the album with a sprawling eight-minute journey, this track encapsulates the fusion of heavy riffs and ethereal soundscapes that define Liturgy's approach.
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    GOD OF LOVE — This track blends raw intensity with melodic passages, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression and beauty while exploring themes of divinity.
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    VIRGINITY — At just under four minutes, this track delivers an incisive exploration of purity and identity, employing dynamic shifts that highlight the band's innovative songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

H.A.Q.Q. blends black metal with avant-garde elements, showcasing unique structures and a strong conceptual framework.

What we noticed

  • The album features a series of interludes titled 'EXACO' that serve as transitions between the more intense tracks, creating a distinct ebb and flow.
  • The final track fades out into silence after an extended ambient section, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 HAJJ 8:38
  • 2 EXACO I 2:19
  • 3 VIRGINITY 3:47
  • 4 PASAQALIA 5:31
  • 5 EXACO II 2:16
  • 6 GOD OF LOVE 8:09
  • 7 EXACO III 3:55
  • 8 HAQQ 7:03
  • 9 . . . . 3:44

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