Melk en Honing cover

Melk en Honing

Author & Punisher · 2015

53 min · 8 tracks · doom metal

A visceral blend of doom metal and industrial textures that resonates with mechanical precision and haunting emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cauterize — This track stands out for its relentless rhythm and haunting vocal delivery, epitomizing the album's blend of heaviness and vulnerability.
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    Shame — With its slow build and crushing intensity, this song encapsulates the emotional weight of the album, showcasing Shone's lyrical depth.
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    Void, Null, Alive — The climactic closer features a powerful exploration of existence and despair, weaving complex layers of sound that leave a lasting impact.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's blend of doom metal and industrial elements creates a unique sound that is both intense and immersive.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy, distorted guitar riffs layered with industrial sounds, creating a dense sonic landscape.
  • Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with rhythmic patterns that emphasize mechanical precision.
  • Vocals are delivered in a harsh, guttural style that blends seamlessly with the instrumentation, often creating an overwhelming atmosphere.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts in intensity, where quieter moments build tension before erupting into heavier sections.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 The Barge 8:09
  • 2 Cauterize 3:28
  • 3 Shame 7:34
  • 4 Future Man 7:20
  • 5 Disparate 8:33
  • 6 Callous and Hoof 6:54
  • 7 Teething 4:20
  • 8 Void, Null, Alive 7:05

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