Liberation = Termination
Mors Principium Est · 2007
37 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Brutal riffs and intricate melodies converge, creating a powerful landscape of anguish and defiance in melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Oppressed Will Rise — This track showcases a perfect blend of aggression and melody, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
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Cleansing Rain — With its atmospheric intro leading into heavy instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of renewal and struggle against adversity.
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Terminal Liberation — Closing the album, this track encapsulates a sense of resolution through its intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics, leaving a lasting impact on the listener.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with melodic elements, showcasing strong musicianship and a solid structure.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic guitar solos that contrast with the harsh vocal delivery, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for more atmospheric elements to emerge before concluding the album.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense emotional catharsis
- short bursts of energy
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- anguished melodies and riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, gentle sounds
- seek immediate melodic simplicity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Liberation = Termination was Mors Principium Est's third studio album, following their 2005 release, The Unborn. At this point, the band had established themselves within the melodic death metal scene, building on their previous successes while refining their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orsus 0:25
- 2 The Oppressed Will Rise 3:18
- 3 The Animal Within 3:30
- 4 Finality 3:17
- 5 Cleansing Rain 4:19
- 6 Forgotten 1:42
- 7 Sinners Defeat 5:25
- 8 The Distance Between 4:17
- 9 It Is Done 2:49
- 10 Terminal Liberation 4:13
- 11 Lost Beyond Retrieval 4:41
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