III: Tabula Rasa or Death and the Seven Pillars
The Devil's Blood · 2013
64 min · 7 tracks · hard rock
A dark and sprawling journey through occult themes, blending hard rock with psychedelic flourishes and hypnotic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Was Promised a Hunt — Clocking in at over 22 minutes, this epic opener sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and haunting melodies, encapsulating the band's dark aesthetic.
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The Lullaby of the Burning Boy — This track stands out for its melodic hooks and eerie atmosphere, effectively showcasing the band's ability to blend catchy elements with unsettling themes.
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Tabula Rasa — As the title track, it weaves together intricate guitar work with powerful vocals, embodying the album's core concepts of rebirth and existential reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious compositions and dynamic shifts create a compelling listening experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended track lengths, with several songs exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- There are frequent shifts in dynamics, with softer passages leading into heavier sections, creating a sense of tension and release throughout the record.
- Occasional use of layered vocal harmonies adds depth to the sound, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the occult atmosphere.
- 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
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 I Was Promised a Hunt 22:01
- 2 The Lullaby of the Burning Boy 4:11
- 3 … If Not a Vessel? 4:47
- 4 In the Loving Arms of Lunacy’s Secret Demons 5:54
- 5 Dance of the Elements 9:39
- 6 White Storm of Teeth 10:00
- 7 Tabula Rasa 8:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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