Love in Shadow
Sumac · 2018
66 min · 4 tracks
A dense and immersive soundscape intertwining heavy riffs with intricate textures that evoke a sense of existential exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Task — Clocking in at over twenty-one minutes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to build tension through gradual sonic evolution, merging relentless intensity with contemplative interludes.
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Attis’ Blade — This track showcases a dynamic interplay between crushing heaviness and delicate passages, reflecting the album's thematic exploration of transformation and loss.
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Ecstasy of Unbecoming — With its expansive length and complex structure, this piece encapsulates the album's overarching motifs of dissolution and rebirth through its shifting dynamics and emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate structures and heavy sound create a unique listening experience that rewards exploration.
What we noticed
- The use of layered instrumentation creates a dense soundscape that invites deep listening and exploration of its textures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Attis’ Blade
A pivotal moment arrives when the narrative voice shifts from introspective reflection to urgent declarations about identity and change.
This shift not only heightens the emotional stakes but also marks a transition in perspective that underscores the themes of personal metamorphosis throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Task 21:32
- 2 Attis’ Blade 15:45
- 3 Arcing Silver 12:03
- 4 Ecstasy of Unbecoming 16:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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