What makes Hidden History of the Human Race by Blood Incantation notable?

This album received widespread acclaim from critics, solidifying Blood Incantation's position within the avant-garde metal community. It has been recognized for its ambitious songwriting and conceptual depth, often appearing in year-end lists and noted for contributing to the growing interest in progressive death metal. Released in 2019, Hidden History of the Human Race is Blood Incantation's sophomore album, following their debut, Starspawn from 2016. At this point in their career, the band had begun to establish themselves as a significant force in the modern death metal scene, known for their unique blend of technical prowess and philosophical lyrics.

How many songs are on Hidden History of the Human Race?

Hidden History of the Human Race has 4 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Hidden History of the Human Race

Blood Incantation · 2019

36 min · 4 tracks · death metal

A cosmic death metal odyssey blending intricate instrumentation with existential themes and otherworldly concepts.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Slave Species of the Gods — Opening with thunderous riffs and eerie atmospheres, this track sets the stage for the album's exploration of ancient themes and cosmic horror.
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The Giza Power Plant — This piece combines relentless rhythms with haunting melodies, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression and introspection while delving into esoteric subjects.
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Awakening: i. From the Dream of Existence… / ii. …to the Multidimensional Nature of Our Reality / iii. (Mirror of the Soul) — As the album's lengthy centerpiece, this track encapsulates Blood Incantation's thematic ambitions and musical complexity, shifting through various tempos and moods.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases ambitious songwriting and complex arrangements, solidifying its place in avant-garde metal.

What we noticed

The album features four tracks, with the last track divided into three distinct sections that explore different musical themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Awakening: i. From the Dream of Existence… / ii. …to the Multidimensional Nature of Our Reality / iii. (Mirror of the Soul)

The narrative shifts from a contemplation of existence to an exploration of higher consciousness through metaphysical imagery.

This transition deepens the philosophical discourse presented throughout the album, reflecting a journey from awareness to enlightenment that challenges listeners' perceptions.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Slave Species of the Gods 5:28
2 The Giza Power Plant 7:05
3 Inner Paths (to Outer Space) 5:37
4 Awakening: i. From the Dream of Existence… / ii. …to the Multidimensional Nature of Our Reality / iii. (Mirror of the Soul) 18:03

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