Krüller
Author & Punisher · 2022
51 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A haunting convergence of industrial soundscapes and doom metal heaviness, creating an immersive auditory experience that challenges the senses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drone Carrying Dread — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless rhythm and ominous atmosphere, showcasing Shone's mastery of blending mechanical sounds with emotional weight.
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Incinerator — This track exemplifies the raw intensity of the album, featuring driving percussion and layered vocals that encapsulate the struggle between destruction and creation.
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Glorybox — A powerful reinterpretation of the classic Portishead song, this cover highlights Shone's ability to merge doom metal with haunting melodies, adding a unique dimension to the original.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively merges industrial sounds with doom metal, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a long, droning sound that gradually builds tension before introducing heavy guitar riffs.
- The album includes moments of quiet interlude, such as in 'Maiden Star', which contrasts sharply with the heavier tracks.
- The final track, 'Krüller', serves as a culmination of the album's themes, incorporating layered textures and evolving dynamics.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drone Carrying Dread 8:15
- 2 Incinerator 6:56
- 3 Centurion 5:42
- 4 Maiden Star 6:53
- 5 Misery 4:49
- 6 Glorybox 6:28
- 7 Blacksmith 4:56
- 8 Krüller 7:22
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