Odium
Morgoth · 1993
42 min · 8 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and crushing riffs intertwine with atmospheric melodies, creating a dark, immersive experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Resistance — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its aggressive riffs and intense drumming, establishing the album's thematic exploration of struggle and defiance.
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Submission — This track features a compelling mix of melody and heaviness, showcasing Morgoth's ability to balance aggression with atmospheric depth.
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Odium — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence, combining haunting melodies with fierce instrumentation that reflects on themes of despair and conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Morgoth's 'Odium' showcases strong compositions and craftsmanship within the death metal genre, balancing aggression with atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features rapid drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless tone.
- Each song typically alternates between guttural vocals and atmospheric instrumental sections, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The final track, 'Odium', features an extended outro with ambient sounds that gradually fade out, providing a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Resistance 4:49
- 2 The Art of Sinking 3:33
- 3 Submission 5:13
- 4 Under the Surface 5:22
- 5 Drowning Sun 5:13
- 6 War Inside 4:40
- 7 Golden Age 7:13
- 8 Odium 6:16
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