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Lazarus

Hacride · 2009

59 min · 7 tracks · death metal

Lazarus melds intricate progressive structures with the ferocity of death metal, creating a sound both cerebral and visceral.

Top tracks — play these first

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    To Walk Among Them — Opening with an expansive 15-minute track, it encapsulates the album's ambitious nature, weaving complex rhythms and atmospheric elements that set the tone for the entire record.
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    Act of God — This track showcases Hacride's ability to balance aggression with melody, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight the band's technical skills while maintaining emotional resonance.
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    Lazarus — The title track embodies the thematic core of the album, combining haunting melodies with intense instrumentation that reflects the struggle between life and death.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Awakening

    A climactic moment where the narrative shifts from despair to hope is marked by a sudden melodic lift.

    This shift not only underscores a pivotal theme of transformation but also contrasts with earlier darker tones, demonstrating lyrical depth and structural innovation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 To Walk Among Them 15:03
  • 2 Act of God 6:44
  • 3 Lazarus 8:49
  • 4 Phenomenon 4:44
  • 5 A World of Lies 7:11
  • 6 Awakening 7:25
  • 7 My Enemy 9:28

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata