Lillie: F-65
Saint Vitus · 2012
33 min · 14 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of slow, crushing riffs and brooding vocals that captures the essence of despair and resignation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let Them Fall — Opening with a slow, deliberate pace, this track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and resignation while featuring memorable melodic hooks.
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The Bleeding Ground — This song stands out for its dynamic shifts, moving from heavy riffs to more contemplative sections, highlighting the band's ability to balance intensity with atmosphere.
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Dependence — At nearly eight minutes long, this track explores addiction and struggles with identity through its somber lyrics and relentless instrumentation, embodying the album's darker themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, showcasing strong songwriting and a distinct sound within doom metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a slow tempo and heavy distortion, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and pacing.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric build-ups before returning to crushing riffs.
- Vocals are often layered with effects, creating a haunting quality that complements the dense instrumentation.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- brooding soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic energy shifts throughout
- wave-like pacing with tension
- short bursts of heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer consistent tempo tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Lillie: F-65 marked Saint Vitus's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, Die Healing in 1995. This record was significant as it reestablished the band’s presence in the doom metal scene, showcasing their evolution while remaining true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Let Them Fall 3:52
- 2 The Bleeding Ground 6:08
- 3 Vertigo 2:37
- 4 Blessed Night 3:59
- 5 The Waste of Time 5:39
- 6 Dependence 7:37
- 7 Withdrawal 3:26
Disc 2
- 1 Introduction by Bandmembers
- 2 Saint Vitus
- 3 The Troll
- 4 White Stallions
- 5 Mystic Lady
- 6 Born Too Late
- 7 Dying Inside
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