Lay My Soul to Waste
A Pale Horse Named Death · 2013
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A haunting blend of doom-laden riffs and melancholic melodies, echoing the shadows of despair and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shallow Grave — This track showcases the band's signature blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodies, encapsulating themes of loss and regret that permeate the album.
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Devil Came With a Smile — With its compelling narrative and dynamic instrumentation, this song highlights Abruscato's lyrical depth while showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with emotion.
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Cold Dark Mourning — The closing track offers an immersive experience through its expansive soundscapes, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of melancholy that defines the album's overall tone.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of down-tuned guitars and slow tempos, creating a heavy, oppressive atmosphere throughout.
- Many tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that contrast with the deep growls, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several songs transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a dark, cohesive flow that emphasizes themes of despair.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lay My Soul to Waste 1:13
- 2 Shallow Grave 5:18
- 3 The Needle in You 4:16
- 4 In the Sleeping Death 5:35
- 5 Killer by Night 3:32
- 6 Growing Old 3:32
- 7 Dead of Winter 3:23
- 8 Devil Came With a Smile 4:04
- 9 Day of the Storm 7:40
- 10 DMSLT 4:37
- 11 Cold Dark Mourning 7:15
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