Live at Roadburn 2008
Wolves in the Throne Room · 2009
57 min · 4 tracks · black metal
A sprawling, immersive journey through atmospheric soundscapes that blend raw intensity with haunting melody.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vastness & Sorrow — This opening track establishes the album's expansive atmosphere with its gradual build-up of intensity and emotional weight, setting a profound tone for the performance.
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I Will Lay Down My Bones Among the Rocks and Roots — The lengthy composition combines intricate musical passages with powerful crescendos, showcasing the band's ability to create a mesmerizing auditory experience that encapsulates their artistic vision.
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Face in a Night Time Mirror, Part 1 — This track features a compelling interplay of haunting melodies and harsh vocals, demonstrating the band's signature blend of beauty and brutality that captivates listeners throughout its extended runtime.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures an immersive live experience with strong dynamics and atmospheric depth, characteristic of post-black metal.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with 'Vastness & Sorrow' lasting over 10 minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Each track incorporates dynamic changes in tempo and intensity, often transitioning from serene passages to explosive climaxes.
- The performance includes ambient interludes that create a sense of space and immersion, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the live experience.
- 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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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vastness & Sorrow 10:30
- 2 Face in a Night Time Mirror, Part 1 15:57
- 3 Cleansing 10:25
- 4 I Will Lay Down My Bones Among the Rocks and Roots 20:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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