Moonflowers
Swallow the Sun · 2021
52 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and heavy riffs that encapsulate the essence of doom metal's emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moonflowers Bloom in Misery — This opening track sets a somber tone with its slow-building instrumentation and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of sorrow and beauty.
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Woven Into Sorrow — The track features intricate guitar work paired with poignant vocals, creating a rich tapestry of sound that reflects the emotional weight prevalent throughout the album.
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This House Has No Home — With its shifting dynamics and haunting melodies, this song highlights the band's ability to evoke a sense of desolation while maintaining melodic integrity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of heavy riffs and melodic elements creates a compelling yet familiar doom metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
- Each song typically alternates between heavy, distorted riffs and softer, melodic passages, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- The use of atmospheric keyboards is prominent, often layering over guitar lines to enhance the melancholic mood.
- Several tracks incorporate gradual tempo changes, building tension before releasing into more intense sections.
- 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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6/10
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
- steady progression to emotional climax
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- immersive experience for late nights
- melancholic riffs with deep resonance
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, lively atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 19, 2021, 'Moonflowers' is Swallow the Sun's sixth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed work 'When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light' from 2019. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their presence in the doom metal landscape, continuing to explore themes of loss and despair with maturity and sophistication.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moonflowers Bloom in Misery 6:19
- 2 Enemy 5:39
- 3 Woven Into Sorrow 7:46
- 4 Keep Your Heart Safe From Me 7:47
- 5 All Hallows’ Grieve 5:37
- 6 The Void 5:39
- 7 The Fight of Your Life 7:13
- 8 This House Has No Home 6:40
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