In Somniphobia
Sigh · 2012
64 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A dark labyrinth of progressive riffs and haunting atmospheres that explores the realms of fear and subconscious terror.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lucid Nightmares: II. Somniphobia — This track embodies the album's theme of fear through its shifting tempos and chilling melodies, creating an immersive experience of dread.
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Purgatorium — Opening with a relentless pace, this song sets the tone for the album's exploration of nightmares, reflecting Sigh's signature fusion of aggression and atmosphere.
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Fall to the Thrall — This track stands out with its orchestral elements blending seamlessly with heavy instrumentation, showcasing Sigh's innovative approach to composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and complex arrangements showcase Sigh's unique blend of black metal and avant-garde influences.
What we noticed
- The album features a multi-part suite titled 'Lucid Nightmares' that spans six tracks, each exploring different thematic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- The final track is structured as a three-part composition, blending classical influences with metal elements.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark explorations of subconscious fears
- immersive journeys through haunting atmospheres
- patient unfolding of complex narratives
- cathartic releases of inner dread
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat sounds
- want quick, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Somniphobia is Sigh's sixth studio album, released in 2012, following their 2009 record, Scenes from a Memory. By this time, the band had solidified their unique blend of black metal with avant-garde influences, showcasing a mature artistic vision developed over nearly two decades since their formation in 1990.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleshgod Apocalypse· Emperor· Enslaved
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Purgatorium 4:48
- 2 The Transfiguration Fear 4:51
- 3 Lucid Nightmares: I. Opening Theme: Lucid Nightmare 1:58
- 4 Lucid Nightmares: II. Somniphobia 7:34
- 5 Lucid Nightmares: III. L’Excommunication à minuit 5:38
- 6 Lucid Nightmares: IV. Amnesia 8:10
- 7 Lucid Nightmares: V. Far Beneath the In‐Between 7:10
- 8 Lucid Nightmares: VI. Amongst the Phantoms of Abandoned Tumbrils 9:31
- 9 Lucid Nightmares: VII. Ending Theme: Continuum 1:42
- 10 Fall to the Thrall 5:17
- 11 Equale: I. Prelude / II. Fugato / III. Coda 8:00
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