Ithyphallic
Nile · 2007
57 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Technical death metal intertwines with ancient Egyptian themes, creating a complex and immersive sonic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Can Be Safely Written — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate guitar work and dark thematic elements, establishing Nile's signature sound.
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Even the Gods Must Die — This lengthy composition showcases dynamic shifts between aggression and melody, exemplifying the band's ability to weave narrative depth into their music.
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Ithyphallic — The title track encapsulates the album’s exploration of mythological themes while highlighting technical prowess and rhythmic complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical musicianship and thematic depth but has some unevenness in pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that intertwine with blast beats, creating a dense sonic texture.
- The thematic elements are reinforced by the use of Egyptian mythology in both lyrics and song titles, enhancing the overall concept of the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- mythology-inspired immersive experience
- cathartic release through intricate riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek light-hearted listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 17, 2007, Ithyphallic is Nile's fifth studio album and marks a period of artistic maturation following their critically acclaimed record Annihilation of the Wicked. The band continued to solidify their reputation within the death metal scene, pushing boundaries with intricate compositions and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Necrophagist· Beyond Creation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Can Be Safely Written 8:15
- 2 As He Creates So He Destroys 4:36
- 3 Ithyphallic 4:40
- 4 Papyrus Containing the Spell to Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is in the Water 2:56
- 5 Eat of the Dead 6:29
- 6 Laying Fire Upon Apep 3:25
- 7 The Essential Salts 3:51
- 8 The Infinity of Stone 2:04
- 9 The Language of the Shadows 3:30
- 10 Even the Gods Must Die 10:01
- 11 As He Creates So He Destroys (instrumental) 4:50
- 12 Papyrus Containing the Spell to Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is in the Water (instrumental) 2:56
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