Heartless
Pallbearer · 2017
60 min · 7 tracks · doom metal
Expansive doom metal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a profound sense of melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Saw the End — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its heavy riffs and contemplative lyrics, introducing listeners to the band's thematic explorations of despair and loss.
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Dancing in Madness — At nearly twelve minutes long, this track showcases Pallbearer's ability to blend atmospheric elements with crushing heaviness, epitomizing the album's emotional journey.
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Heartless — The title track delves into feelings of vulnerability and isolation, featuring an evocative vocal performance that encapsulates the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with emotional depth, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, heavy riff that gradually builds in intensity, setting a dark tone for the album.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections, often blending melodic guitar lines with atmospheric keyboards.
- The lyrics are introspective and personal, with vocal delivery that oscillates between clean singing and more anguished tones.
- 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 I Saw the End 6:21
- 2 Thorns 5:24
- 3 Lie of Survival 8:25
- 4 Dancing in Madness 11:47
- 5 Cruel Road 7:13
- 6 Heartless 8:09
- 7 A Plea for Understanding 12:40
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