Octagon
Bathory · 1995
40 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of thrash and black metal fused with dark, introspective lyrics and raw, aggressive instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Immaculate Pinetreeroad #930 / Born to Die — This opening track sets the tone with its dramatic shifts between chaos and melody, encapsulating the album's blend of aggression and introspection.
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Psychopath — Short yet impactful, Psychopath delivers a raw intensity that highlights Bathory's thrash influences while maintaining a dark atmosphere, showcasing lyrical themes of mental anguish.
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War Supply — The track stands out with its heavy riffing and intricate structuring, reflecting on themes of conflict and destruction that resonate throughout the album.
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Judgement of Posterity — This track combines melodic elements with harsh vocals to explore existential themes, marking a pivotal moment in the album where reflection meets aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Octagon showcases Bathory's aggressive sound while experimenting with structure and themes, marking a notable evolution in their style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced thrash, maintaining intensity throughout its duration.
- Tracks often shift abruptly between sections, creating a disorienting effect that reflects the lyrical themes of chaos and introspection.
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies and aggressive drumming, which contribute to a dense, overwhelming sound.
- The final track serves as an outro that fades out slowly, contrasting with the relentless energy of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Immaculate Pinetreeroad #930 / Born to Die 6:44
- 2 Psychopath 3:22
- 3 Sociopath 3:12
- 4 Grey 1:15
- 5 Century 4:09
- 6 33 Something 3:13
- 7 War Supply 4:42
- 8 Schizianity 4:17
- 9 Judgement of Posterity 5:08
- 10 Deuce 3:43
- 11 Outro 0:23
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