Heaven in Hiding
Imminence · 2021
47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A turbulent blend of metalcore and alternative rock, weaving introspective lyrics with soaring melodies and heavy instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ghost — This track showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend melodic hooks with heavier elements, embodying the emotional core of the album.
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Moth to a Flame — With its haunting lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song highlights the struggles of temptation and desire, reflecting the broader themes of the album.
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Surrender — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and raw vulnerability, capturing the essence of confronting inner demons and embracing change.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances heavy and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong craftsmanship but with limited broader impact.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with heavy instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The album includes interludes that serve as transitions, providing breathing space between heavier songs.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring melodies with heavy instrumentation
- introspective themes for self-reflection
- quick bursts of emotional intensity
- cathartic release through powerful crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- dislike heavy emotional weight
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 26, 2021, 'Heaven in Hiding' is Imminence's third studio album, following their 2019 release 'Turn the Light On'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique sound that bridges post-hardcore and metalcore while gaining increasing recognition in the European alternative music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spiritbox· Architects· Bring Me the Horizon
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Surrender
The bridge reveals a moment of deep self-reflection as the narrator confronts feelings of helplessness directly before a powerful climax.
This shift from despair to a hopeful affirmation marks a pivotal turn in the song’s narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Am Become a Name… 2:01
- 2 Ghost 4:15
- 3 Temptation 3:46
- 4 Surrender 3:41
- 5 Chasing Shadows 4:06
- 6 Moth to a Flame 4:30
- 7 Alleviate 4:27
- 8 Enslaved 3:52
- 9 Disappear 3:48
- 10 Lost and Left Behind 4:34
- 11 این نیز بگذرد 3:55
- 12 ∞ 0:51
- 13 Heaven in Hiding 3:56
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