What makes Oblation by Floor notable?

The album received critical acclaim within the metal community, highlighting its successful evolution of sound. Oblation charted on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, signaling a strong comeback for the band and influencing a new generation of sludge metal bands with its melodic yet heavy approach. Oblation is Floor's first studio album in over a decade, following their breakup in 2004. The band reformed in 2010, and this release marked their return to the heavy music scene, showcasing their evolved sound while maintaining their signature heaviness.

How many songs are on Oblation?

Oblation has 15 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Oblation

Floor · 2014

48 min · 15 tracks · sludge metal

A raw blend of sludge and stoner metal, driven by powerful riffs and emotionally charged vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Oblation — The title track introduces the album's themes of transformation and rebirth through its dynamic shifts between aggressive riffs and introspective melodies.
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Sister Sophia — This track features haunting vocals paired with heavy instrumentation, encapsulating the emotional depth Floor aims to convey throughout the album.
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Love Comes Crushing — With its crushingly heavy sound and poignant lyrics, this song exemplifies Floor's mastery in combining melody with intensity, making it a standout moment.
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War Party — The fierce energy and aggressive tone of this track reflect the band's roots in sludge metal while showcasing their renewed creativity post-reunion.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and varied dynamics, marking a solid return for the band after a long hiatus.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features heavier, more aggressive tracks, while the second half shifts towards a more melodic and atmospheric sound.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that create dynamic contrasts, such as moving from slow, brooding sections to faster, intense riffs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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 Oblation 3:08
2 Rocinante 3:20
3 Trick Scene 2:26
4 Find Away 3:11
5 The Key 0:47
6 New Man 3:19
7 Sister Sophia 3:33
8 The Quill 1:52
9 Love Comes Crushing 4:07
10 War Party 2:56
11 Homegoings and Transitions 3:02
12 Sign of Aeth 7:53
13 Raised to a Star 2:14
14 Forever Still 3:00
15 Shadowline 3:22

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