I Loved You at Your Darkest
Behemoth · 2018
46 min · 12 tracks · blackened death metal
Ferocious riffs and relentless rhythms merge with dark lyrical themes, creating an immersive soundscape steeped in chaos and intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Solve Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Wolves ov Siberia — This track exemplifies the band’s ability to blend aggression with melody, featuring intricate guitar work and a memorable chorus that invites listeners into their dark world.
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God = Dog — Serving as a bold statement on religious themes, this track combines complex rhythms with haunting melodies, showcasing Behemoth's signature lyrical style and musical prowess.
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Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica — With its atmospheric build-up and intense climax, this song encapsulates the album’s exploration of faith and rebellion, making it a standout moment within the larger narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate compositions with high production quality, making it a standout in extreme metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a short, atmospheric intro track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive riffs and blast beats.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements and orchestration, adding depth to the overall sound while maintaining a heavy intensity.
- The final track is notably longer than the others, featuring an extended outro that gradually fades out, contrasting with the album's otherwise relentless pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo relentless flow
- visceral energy for intense sessions
- dark themes for focused listening
- immersive experience with in-order play
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighter, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First album to debut at number 1 on Polish charts, marking wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released on October 5, 2018, I Loved You at Your Darkest is Behemoth's eleventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed The Satanist from 2014. At this point, the band solidified their position as leaders in the extreme metal scene, showcasing both artistic evolution and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
- 1 Solve Start here 2:04
- 2 Wolves ov Siberia 2:54
- 3 God = Dog 3:58
- 4 Ecclesia Diabolica Catholica 4:49
- 5 Bartzabel 5:01
- 6 If Crucifixion Was Not Enough… 3:16
- 7 Angelvs XIII 3:41
- 8 Sabbath Mater 4:56
- 9 Havohej Pantocrator 6:04
- 10 Rom 5:8 4:22
- 11 We Are the Next 1000 Years 3:23
- 12 Coagvla 2:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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