Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Strong early songs and a revealing rehearsal feel carry the EP, though its rough execution and archival character limit its shape and identity as a standalone release.
What we noticed
- Five songs from Mayhem’s early repertoire run in a compact sequence, with “Life Eternal” closing after three tracks later associated with De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.
- The rehearsal recording keeps the performances raw and rough-edged rather than giving the songs the more fully realized studio sound of the later album.
- The set moves from the opening pair into “Freezing Moon” and “Funeral Fog,” then ends on a distinct final track rather than extending into bonus material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cursed in Eternity 5:07
- 2 Pagan Fears 6:17
- 3 Freezing Moon 6:19
- 4 Funeral Fog 5:48
- 5 Life Eternal 6:51
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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