Released 10 years ago
Hunted
Khemmis · 2016
43 min · 5 tracks · doom metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a hauntingly atmospheric journey through despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Above the Water — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate guitar work and powerful vocals, immediately immersing listeners in Khemmis's atmospheric soundscape.
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Hunted — The title track showcases the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with haunting melodies, offering a climactic exploration of despair that encapsulates the album's themes.
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Candlelight — This song stands out for its emotional weight and lyrical depth, illustrating the band's talent for crafting poignant narratives within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Khemmis' 'Hunted' showcases strong songwriting and cohesive flow, making it a notable entry in modern doom metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual guitar harmonies that create a rich, layered sound throughout its five tracks.
- Each song incorporates tempo shifts, often transitioning from slow, heavy riffs to faster-paced sections, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- The final track, 'Hunted', serves as an extended conclusion, combining elements from earlier songs while introducing new motifs that tie the album together.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting atmosphere for introspection
- long tracks for deep engagement
- melancholic melodies with heaviness
- reflective mood for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, Hunted is Khemmis' sophomore album, following their debut album Absolution from 2015. At this point in their career, they were gaining recognition in the doom metal scene for their unique blend of melodic elements and traditional doom aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Windhand· Pallbearer· Spirit Adrift
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Above the Water 7:22
- 2 Candlelight 7:19
- 3 Three Gates 6:37
- 4 Beyond the Door 9:00
- 5 Hunted 13:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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