Into Night's Requiem Infernal
Novembers Doom · 2009
45 min · 8 tracks · death-doom
A haunting blend of melodic death-doom that drapes heavy themes in atmospheric instrumentation and poignant lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into Night’s Requiem Infernal — The title track opens the album with an expansive soundscape, setting a somber yet captivating tone that reflects the lyrical themes of mortality.
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A Eulogy for the Living Lost — This track encapsulates the band's signature style, weaving together melodic elements and growled vocals while addressing themes of grief and remembrance.
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I Hurt Those I Adore — This song stands out with its emotional intensity, exploring feelings of guilt and regret through both its lyrics and musical arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy themes with atmospheric instrumentation, showcasing strong compositions but lacking in cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered guitars and atmospheric keyboards, setting a dark tone that persists throughout.
- The album's lyrics often reflect themes of loss and despair, with vocal delivery ranging from growls to clean singing, enhancing the emotional weight.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression through melancholy
- haunting reflections on loss
- introspective moments of solitude
- cathartic journey through despair
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Into Night's Requiem Infernal marks Novembers Doom's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 2007 release, The Novella Reservoir. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the death-doom genre, showcasing their evolving sound while maintaining a strong thematic focus on existential despair and loss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into Night’s Requiem Infernal 5:46
- 2 A Eulogy for the Living Lost 6:30
- 3 Empathy’s Greed 6:17
- 4 The Fifth Day of March 5:16
- 5 Lazarus Regret 3:06
- 6 I Hurt Those I Adore 5:47
- 7 The Harlot’s Lie 5:32
- 8 When Desperation Fills the Void 6:44
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