Top tracks — play these first
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Sacra entrata — Opening the album with a powerful orchestral arrangement, this track sets the tone for the entire record, blending grandiosity with introspection.
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One Lion's Roar — This track features a compelling vocal performance paired with driving percussion that exemplifies Rome's ability to merge militaristic elements with emotional weight.
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La Fin d'un monde — At just under a minute, this interlude encapsulates the album's overarching theme of decay and rebirth through its minimalistic yet haunting composition.
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Uropia o morte — The song confronts complex political themes with an intense delivery that showcases both lyrical depth and Rome's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines martial industrial and neofolk elements effectively, showcasing strong craftsmanship and thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that sets a dark tone, followed by a series of songs that alternate between martial rhythms and melodic passages.
- Several tracks feature layered vocals and choral elements, creating a rich texture that enhances the thematic depth.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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
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
- atmospheric depth for reflection
- haunting themes of history
- immersive soundscapes for solitude
- deliberate pacing with tension
- cathartic moments of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 2019, Le Ceneri Di Heliodoro is Rome's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2016 release, The Lone Furrow. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of martial industrial and neofolk, establishing themselves as a significant voice within the dark music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Current 93· Sol Invictus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sacra entrata 4:36
- 2 A New Unfolding 3:30
- 3 Who Only Europe Know 3:39
- 4 The West Knows Best 3:22
- 5 Feindberuehrung 3:56
- 6 Fliegen wie Voegel 4:45
- 7 One Lion's Roar 3:30
- 8 Black Crane 3:16
- 9 La Fin d'un monde 0:57
- 10 The Legion of Rome 3:04
- 11 Uropia o morte 3:45
- 12 Desinvolture 6:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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