Metamorphogenesis
Esoteric · 1999
44 min · 3 tracks · funeral doom metal
Dense, brooding layers of guitars intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an immersive landscape of despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dissident — Clocking in at over seventeen minutes, this track exemplifies the album's deep, immersive soundscapes while exploring themes of isolation and rebellion.
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The Secret of the Secret — This track showcases Esoteric's ability to blend crushing heaviness with ethereal melodies, representing a core aspect of their unique sound.
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Psychotropic Transgression — Offering a contrasting pace, this piece delves into psychological exploration, highlighting the band's lyrical depth and dynamic range within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lengthy tracks with intricate arrangements that define its immersive sound.
What we noticed
- Each track exceeds ten minutes, allowing for extensive development of musical themes and motifs.
- The guitars create a dense wall of sound, often layering multiple riffs that shift in and out of focus throughout the tracks.
- Vocals are used sparingly, often blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as a separate element.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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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Dissident
A section where the lyrics confront societal norms directly before descending into a reflective passage on personal freedom.
The shift from confrontation to introspection mirrors the song's overarching narrative arc and enhances its emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dissident 17:17
- 2 The Secret of the Secret 15:11
Disc 2
- 1 Psychotropic Transgression 11:47
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