Livets ändhållplats
Shining · 2001
49 min · 7 tracks · black metal
An intense blend of black metal's aggression with haunting melodies and lyrical despair that captures existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ett liv utan mening — The album opener sets a bleak tone with its dissonant riffs and somber atmosphere, encapsulating the central theme of existential despair.
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Död — This track features an impressive interplay between harsh vocals and melodic passages, showcasing the band's ability to juxtapose chaos with beauty.
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Livets ändhållplats — The title track exemplifies Shining's signature sound, merging intricate instrumentation with deeply personal lyrics that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive black metal with haunting melodies and emotional depth, marking a significant evolution in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a slow build-up, gradually layering instruments to create an intense atmosphere before launching into faster tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track features an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- intense emotional catharsis
- slow, haunting melodic passages
- existential dread exploration
- lengthy tracks for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, quick gratification
- prefer lighthearted listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Livets ändhållplats is Shining's second album, released in 2001 after their debut, and it marked a significant evolution in their sound. The band was transitioning from traditional black metal towards a more avant-garde style, paving the way for their future works that would further explore themes of mental health and personal turmoil.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ett liv utan mening 7:36
- 2 Att med kniv göra sig illa 2:09
- 3 Ännu ett steg närmare total utfrysning 10:21
- 4 Död 7:39
- 5 Svart 7:14
- 6 Livets ändhållplats 9:20
- 7 Manipulation Mass 5:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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