Hunter Gatherer
Avatar · 2020
45 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and theatrical elements, underscored by relentless riffs and intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Colossus — This track exemplifies Avatar's signature blend of aggression and melody, featuring a powerful chorus that invites audience participation while addressing themes of strength and resilience.
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God of Sick Dreams — With its haunting melodies and dark lyrical content, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of inner turmoil and psychological struggle, making it a standout piece.
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Scream Until You Wake — This track combines visceral lyrical imagery with dynamic shifts in tempo, creating an intense listening experience that highlights the band's technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate arrangements with theatrical elements, showcasing Avatar's unique sound within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a spoken word intro, setting a theatrical tone before the heavy instrumentation kicks in.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from rapid-fire riffs to slower, more melodic sections, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The use of layered vocals, including both harsh and clean singing, adds complexity to the arrangements and enhances the theatrical elements.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent pacing with sharp transitions
- cathartic release through intensity
- late-night introspection and energy
- immersive storytelling through themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, breezy sounds
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Hunter Gatherer is Avatar's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2018 release, Avatar Country. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique identity within the melodic death metal genre, further expanding their theatricality and narrative depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Silence in the Age of Apes 4:21
- 2 Colossus 4:02
- 3 A Secret Door 6:07
- 4 God of Sick Dreams 3:58
- 5 Scream Until You Wake 4:10
- 6 Child 5:34
- 7 Justice 4:42
- 8 Gun 4:32
- 9 When All but Force Has Failed 2:49
- 10 Wormhole 5:20
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