Metal Hurlant
Misanthrope · 2005
106 min · 16 tracks · melodic death metal
Intense melodic death metal fuses intricate guitar work with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a sweeping and atmospheric experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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L'Exaltation de la Croix — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate melodies and powerful vocals that encapsulate the band's signature style.
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Théologie du Misanthrope — The title track dives deep into the philosophical underpinnings of misanthropy, balancing heavy riffs with thought-provoking lyrics.
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Le Triptyque des Enfers — This lengthy composition showcases the band's technical prowess while weaving together thematic elements of despair and existentialism.
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Sulfureuses Contestations — With its relentless pace and sharp lyricism, this track highlights Misanthrope's ability to blend aggression with melody seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and production but has a somewhat uneven flow due to its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces slower, more atmospheric sections.
- Several tracks utilize dual vocal styles, alternating between growls and clean singing to enhance lyrical themes.
- The album includes instrumental versions of two tracks, which highlight the intricate guitar work without the vocal elements.
- 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
- sweeping atmospheric listening experience
- intense emotional crescendos throughout
- late-night contemplative immersion
- narrative arcs across tracks
- detailed headphone exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeks quick, standalone tracks
- prefers upbeat, lighthearted vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Metal Hurlant marks Misanthrope's fifth studio album and showcases their evolving sound after establishing themselves in the French metal scene. This album follows their previous work, 2003's Anorexia Nervosa, and reflects a maturation in both lyrical themes and musical complexity as they solidified their identity within the melodic death metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· At the Gates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 L'Exaltation de la Croix 5:31
- 2 Théologie du Misanthrope 7:29
- 3 Sentiment nocturne 6:49
- 4 Reine martyre 6:18
- 5 Le Triptyque des Enfers 6:16
- 6 Le Haras d'Amazones 5:06
- 7 Metal Hurlant 8:10
- 8 Le Supplicié 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 Maître du Temps 7:08
- 2 Sulfureuses Contestations 6:13
- 3 Le Commerce du crime 12:22
- 4 Plus de descendance 7:39
- 5 Théologie du Misanthrope (instrumental) 7:24
- 6 Le Triptyque des Enfers (instrumental) 6:11
- 7 The Stud Farm of Amazones 5:02
- 8 Supplication for God 4:11
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