Last Rites
Pentagram · 2011
45 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A haunting blend of doom-laden riffs and melancholic melodies, echoing the band's deep metal roots with a reflective twist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Treat Me Right — This opening track sets the tone with its gritty vocals and heavy guitar riffs, encapsulating the essence of Pentagram's signature sound while introducing themes of struggle.
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American Dream — Here, the band critiques societal expectations through dark imagery and powerful instrumentation, making it a standout for its lyrical commentary.
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Death in 1st Person — This track delves into personal introspection with an emotional weight that resonates deeply, showcasing the band’s ability to merge heaviness with vulnerability.
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Everything’s Turning to Night — The song combines atmospheric elements with traditional doom riffs, illustrating a shift towards more complex arrangements while maintaining the band's core identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic doom elements with reflective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent tempo, primarily mid to slow, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a dense, atmospheric sound characteristic of doom metal.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of despair and introspection, with verses often reflecting on personal struggles and existential thoughts.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with reflective depth
- short bursts of melancholic energy
- evocative themes of introspection
- late-night contemplative listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Last Rites' was released in 2011, Pentagram had solidified their status as pioneers in the doom metal scene, coming off a resurgence after their earlier albums. This record followed a lengthy period of lineup changes and hiatuses, marking their return with a more mature sound that reflected both their history and new influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sabbath· Candlemass· Saint Vitus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Treat Me Right 2:32
- 2 Call the Man 3:49
- 3 Into the Ground 4:21
- 4 8 5:01
- 5 Everything’s Turning to Night 3:17
- 6 Windmills and Chimes 4:32
- 7 American Dream 4:32
- 8 Walk in the Blue Light 4:59
- 9 Horseman 3:38
- 10 Death in 1st Person 4:01
- 11 Nothing Left 3:36
- 12 All Your Sins (reprise) 0:57
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