New World Shadows
Omnium Gatherum · 2011
52 min · 9 tracks · melodic death metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms, creating a sweeping soundscape of melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everfields — Opening the album with an expansive soundscape, this track showcases the band's ability to blend atmospheric elements with powerful instrumentation, setting the tone for what's to come.
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New World Shadows — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth and musical complexity, featuring intricate guitar work and engaging lyrics that explore existential themes.
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Watcher of the Skies — This track stands out for its haunting melodies juxtaposed against driving rhythms, exemplifying the band’s signature sound while pushing creative boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melody and aggression effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a melodic intro that transitions into aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a dynamic contrast.
- Each track features multiple tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, atmospheric passages.
- Vocal styles alternate between growls and clean singing, creating a varied emotional landscape throughout the record.
- The final track ends with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of atmosphere.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intricate guitar work detail hunting
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing for immersive experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- preferring standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- New World Shadows is Omnium Gatherum's fourth studio album, marking a significant point in their career following their 2008 release, The Red Shift. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the melodic death metal scene, building on their prior successes to refine their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everfields 9:17
- 2 Ego 4:07
- 3 New World Shadows 6:00
- 4 Soul Journeys 4:54
- 5 Nova Flame 4:10
- 6 An Infinite Mind 5:43
- 7 Watcher of the Skies 4:17
- 8 The Distance 3:59
- 9 Deep Cold 9:29
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