Infinite Granite
Deafheaven · 2021
53 min · 9 tracks · post-metal
Ethereal soundscapes merge with melodic vocals, creating a lush and atmospheric exploration of emotion and texture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Great Mass of Color — This track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, blending soaring melodies with intricate instrumentation that reflects both hope and melancholy.
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Shellstar — Opening the album, Shellstar sets the tone with its expansive sound that gradually builds into an emotive crescendo, showcasing the band's new direction.
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Neptune Raining Diamonds — A concise yet powerful track, it exemplifies the band’s shift towards more melodic hooks while retaining an atmospheric intensity central to their identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric build and melodic shifts showcase a strong compositional voice while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build gradually, layering ethereal guitar textures before introducing melodic vocals halfway through the third track.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that create a sense of atmosphere and space, often leading to climactic moments.
- The album closes with a nearly seven-minute track that combines ambient soundscapes with a slow build-up, creating an expansive finish.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective soundscapes for introspection
- ethereal melodies with atmospheric depth
- patient pacing encourages deep listening
- immersive experience for quiet moments
- cathartic highs and lows
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 20, 2021, Infinite Granite marks Deafheaven's fourth studio album and represents a significant sonic shift from their earlier blackgaze sound. Following the critical acclaim of their previous album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, this record embraces a more shoegaze and post-rock influence, showcasing the band's artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alcest· Les Discrets· Ghost Bath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shellstar 6:06
- 2 In Blur 5:29
- 3 Great Mass of Color 6:00
- 4 Neptune Raining Diamonds 3:05
- 5 Lament for Wasps 7:08
- 6 Villain 5:41
- 7 The Gnashing 5:34
- 8 Other Language 6:10
- 9 Mombasa 8:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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