Monotony Fields
Shape of Despair · 2015
74 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of slow, crushing riffs and ethereal melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monotony Fields — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of existential despair through its expansive structure and melancholic melodies.
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Reaching the Innermost — This opening track sets a somber tone with its lengthy progression, gradually building layers of sound that draw listeners into the album's emotional core.
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Descending Inner Night — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heaviness with atmospheric elements, creating a profound sense of introspection and darkness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's slow, immersive soundscapes and emotional depth contribute to its strong presence in the doom metal genre.
What we noticed
- Each track features extended instrumental sections that build slowly, often lasting several minutes before introducing vocals.
- The album employs a consistent tempo that rarely exceeds a slow pace, creating a heavy, immersive atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies that intertwine with sparse, haunting keyboard melodies, enhancing the emotional weight.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Written in My Scars
The narrative shifts from abstract reflections on pain to a direct confrontation of personal scars.
This moment marks a pivotal transition in lyrical perspective, moving from general melancholy to an intimate revelation that deepens the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reaching the Innermost 10:32
- 2 Monotony Fields 10:39
- 3 Descending Inner Night 10:04
- 4 The Distant Dream of Life 5:53
- 5 Withdrawn 9:58
- 6 In Longing 7:38
- 7 The Blank Journey 11:49
- 8 Written in My Scars 7:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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