Monument to Time End
Twilight · 2010
58 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A sprawling soundscape where atmospheric black metal intertwines with haunting melodies and relentless rhythms to create a sense of cosmic dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fall Behind Eternity — This track exemplifies the band's fusion of chaotic energy and ethereal atmospheres, creating an immersive listening experience that encapsulates the album's overarching themes.
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The Catastrophe Exhibition — With its intricate structure and dynamic shifts, this song highlights the band's skill in balancing melody with intensity, making it a standout representation of their artistry.
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8,000 Years — This track's haunting melodies juxtaposed with harsh vocals create a powerful emotional impact, demonstrating Twilight's ability to evoke deep feelings through contrasting musical elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and atmospheric depth contribute to its strong presence in the black metal scene.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with several exceeding eight minutes, allowing for extended atmospheric build-ups and shifts in intensity.
- Each track incorporates layered guitar textures that create a dense soundscape, often alternating between melodic passages and aggressive riffs.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Cryptic Ascension 9:52
- 2 Fall Behind Eternity 9:45
- 3 8,000 Years 5:39
- 4 Red Fields 6:36
- 5 Convulsions in Wells of Fever 5:14
- 6 Decaying Observer 9:08
- 7 The Catastrophe Exhibition 7:03
- 8 Negative Signal Omega 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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