Lugal Ki En
Rings of Saturn · 2014
44 min · 12 tracks · technical death metal
Technical riffs intertwine with relentless percussion and guttural vocals, creating a chaotic yet intricate soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Senseless Massacre — This opening track sets a frenetic pace with complex time signatures and abrasive riffs that showcase the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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Godless Times — With its dynamic shifts between melodic passages and brutal breakdowns, this track exemplifies the balance of aggression and complexity that defines the album.
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The Heavens Have Fallen — As the longest track on the album, it encapsulates an expansive sound journey, melding atmospheric elements with intense instrumentation that captures the essence of Rings of Saturn's artistic ambition.
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Natural Selection — This track combines rapid-fire guitar work with philosophical themes, demonstrating both lyrical depth and instrumental skill while contributing to the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and varied dynamics but may feel overwhelming on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Vocals are predominantly guttural, with occasional high-pitched screams, creating a layered vocal texture that complements the chaotic instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that contrast sharply with the aggressive sections, providing brief moments of respite within the intensity.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic soundscapes with intricate details
- intense bursts of rhythmic energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- aggressive pacing for high adrenaline
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Lugal Ki En' is Rings of Saturn's second studio album, following their debut 'Embryonic Anomaly' (2010). At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the deathcore and technical death metal scenes, gaining attention for their complex musical compositions and innovative approach to the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Faceless· Born of Osiris· Veil of Maya
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Senseless Massacre 3:34
- 2 Desolate Paradise 3:25
- 3 Lalassu Xul 3:39
- 4 Infused 3:21
- 5 Fractal Intake 0:40
- 6 Natural Selection 3:53
- 7 Beckon 3:28
- 8 Godless Times 3:33
- 9 Unsympathetic Intellect 4:07
- 10 Eviscerate 4:27
- 11 The Heavens Have Fallen 6:51
- 12 No Pity for a Coward 3:31
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