Released 6 years ago this October
May You Be Held
Sumac · 2020
59 min · 5 tracks
Heavy, meditative soundscapes blend crushing riffs with contemplative moments, creating an immersive experience that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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May You Be Held — The title track serves as the centerpiece of the album, featuring an expansive arrangement that unfolds slowly and powerfully, embodying the thematic essence of the record.
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A Prayer for Your Path — The opening track sets a contemplative tone with its meditative instrumentation, establishing the album's emotional landscape right from the start.
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Consumed — This track showcases Sumac's ability to blend weighty riffs with atmospheric elements, illustrating their signature style while diving deep into existential themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive soundscapes and contrasting dynamics create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with the title track extending over ten minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
- Each song incorporates shifts between heavy, distorted riffs and quieter, meditative passages, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The final track fades out slowly, leaving a lingering sense of introspection that resonates beyond its conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Prayer for Your Path 5:39
- 2 May You Be Held 19:52
- 3 The Iron Chair 8:16
- 4 Consumed 16:58
- 5 Laughter and Silence 9:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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