Top tracks — play these first
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Secular Haze — This track features an intricate arrangement combining heavy riffs with melodic choruses, exemplifying the band's signature sound and lyrical exploration of religious themes.
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Ghuleh / Zombie Queen — An ambitious piece that shifts between haunting balladry and energetic rock sections, capturing the album's blend of darkness and theatricality while telling a compelling narrative.
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Year Zero — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this track serves as a commentary on societal issues, showcasing Ghost's ability to merge catchy hooks with thought-provoking lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Infestissumam showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing theatricality with hard rock elements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a choral introduction that sets a theatrical tone, followed by tracks that blend heavy guitar riffs with melodic hooks.
- Several tracks feature tempo changes and dynamic shifts, such as 'Ghuleh / Zombie Queen,' which transitions from a soft ballad to a heavier section.
- 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
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
- theatrical peaks of intensity
- darkly immersive listening experience
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- dynamic exploration of themes
- ideal for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, quick songs
- seek light-hearted musical vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant moment in Ghost's rise to wider recognition.
- Career context
- Infestissumam is Ghost's second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut Opus Eponymous. Released in 2013, it marked a significant moment in the band's trajectory as they gained mainstream recognition, showcasing their unique blend of rock theatrics and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Avenged Sevenfold· Marilyn Manson· Mastodon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infestissumam 1:42
- 2 Per aspera ad inferi 4:09
- 3 Secular Haze 5:11
- 4 Jigolo har Megiddo 3:58
- 5 Ghuleh / Zombie Queen 7:29
- 6 Year Zero 5:50
- 7 Body and Blood 3:43
- 8 Idolatrine 4:23
- 9 Depth of Satan’s Eyes 5:25
- 10 Monstrance Clock 7:53
- 11 La mantra mori 5:14
- 12 I’m a Marionette 4:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nightmare
Avenged Sevenfold
Shares a theatrical approach with dark humor and heavy melodies, blending rock and metal seamlessly.
Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
Explores similar dark themes and theatricality in a hard rock context with a progressive edge.
...Like Clockwork
Queens of the Stone Age
Combines haunting melodies with a blend of hard rock and progressive elements, creating a rich atmosphere.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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