Released 10 years ago
Lifespan of a Moth
16 · 2016
44 min · 8 tracks · sludge metal
A dense, gritty exploration of nihilism and despair, steeped in the heavy tones and discordant rhythms of sludge metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Landloper — This opening track establishes the album's dark atmosphere with its slow, brooding riffs and haunting vocals, setting the tone for the entire experience.
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Gallows Humor — The track showcases an intriguing blend of sarcasm and despair, using dynamic shifts in tempo to enhance its lyrical commentary on life's absurdities.
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Pastor in a Coma — With its relentless pace and gripping narrative, this song encapsulates the band's ability to merge storytelling with crushing musicality, leaving a lasting impression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dense soundscapes for deep listening
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- late-night introspection and reflection
- gritty narratives exploring despair
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or joyful sounds
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 2016, Lifespan of a Moth is 16's fifth studio album and follows their 2013 record, Deep Cuts from Dark Clouds. At this point in their career, the band continued to evolve their sound, further embracing a mix of crushing heaviness and introspective lyricism that had characterized their previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eyehategod· Crowbar· Acid Bath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Landloper 5:03
- 2 Peaches, Cream and the Placenta 5:57
- 3 The Morphinist 5:14
- 4 The Absolute Center of a Pitch Black Heart 3:25
- 5 Gallows Humor 7:36
- 6 Secrets of the Curmudgeon 4:21
- 7 Pastor in a Coma 5:38
- 8 George 7:01
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