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III: Beneath Trident's Tomb

Twilight · 2014

41 min · 6 tracks · black metal

A harrowing blend of atmospheric black metal and dissonant textures that evokes a sense of cosmic dread.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Oh, Wretched Son — This track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere, featuring slow builds that culminate in cathartic crescendos, perfectly illustrating Twilight's unique approach to black metal.
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    Swarming Funeral Mass — With its relentless tempo shifts and stark contrasts between melodic passages and harsh vocals, this song epitomizes the band's ability to evoke chaos and sorrow simultaneously.
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    Seek No Shelter Fevered Ones — This lengthy composition explores intricate layering and unsettling rhythms, representing the pinnacle of Twilight's experimental tendencies while maintaining their core black metal identity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric depth and dissonant textures create a unique sound within black metal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lengthy track that gradually builds tension through layered guitars and atmospheric synths, setting a dark tone.
  • Each track features extended instrumental passages that emphasize dissonance and texture, often leading to climactic moments before descending into quieter sections.
  • The final track is significantly longer than the others, creating a sense of closure while also leaving lingering unease.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lungs 3:52
  • 2 Oh, Wretched Son 8:44
  • 3 Swarming Funeral Mass 7:39
  • 4 Seek No Shelter Fevered Ones 8:46
  • 5 A Flood of Eyes 7:55
  • 6 Below Lights 4:19

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