Mouth of Swords
The Safety Fire · 2013
46 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal
Intricate guitar work and dynamic rhythms intertwine with emotive vocals to create a rich, immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mouth of Swords — As the title track, it showcases the band’s hallmark blend of aggression and melody, encapsulating their sonic identity with intricate guitar riffs and soaring vocals.
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Yellowism — This track features a dynamic shift in tempo and mood, highlighting the band's ability to fuse technical precision with emotional depth, making it a standout piece on the album.
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I Am Time, the Destroyer — With its introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, this track offers a moment of vulnerability that contrasts sharply with the heavier instrumentation throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and dynamic contrasts, solidifying its place in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that weave in and out of the song structures, enhancing the progressive metal sound.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Old Souls
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on time and existence, creating a poignant introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mouth of Swords 5:12
- 2 Glass Crush 5:08
- 3 Yellowism 5:23
- 4 Beware the Leopard (Jagwar) 4:51
- 5 Red Hatchet 5:29
- 6 Wise Hands 4:07
- 7 The Ghosts That Wait for Spring 5:46
- 8 I Am Time, the Destroyer 3:29
- 9 Old Souls 7:25
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