Old Eyes, New Heart
Madder Mortem · 2024
48 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A haunting exploration of human emotion, merging intricate progressive metal with ethereal melodies and reflective songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coming From the Dark — The opening track introduces the album's thematic exploration of introspection and struggle through powerful instrumentation and poignant lyrics.
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The Head That Wears the Crown — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between heavy verses and soaring choruses, emphasizing themes of power and responsibility.
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Things I’ll Never Do — A reflective ballad that highlights emotional vulnerability, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with delicate melodic moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing complexity while maintaining emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that consistently incorporate heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The lyrical themes are introspective and often explore emotional struggles, with each song presenting a distinct narrative arc.
- 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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Unity
In this track, a climactic shift occurs when the narrative voice transitions from collective reflection to a singular personal plea.
This change emphasizes the importance of individual experiences within broader themes of togetherness, heightening the emotional stakes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coming From the Dark 4:52
- 2 On Guard 3:42
- 3 Master Tongue 4:47
- 4 The Head That Wears the Crown 4:25
- 5 Cold Hard Rain 6:57
- 6 Unity 3:49
- 7 Towers 4:43
- 8 Here and Now 4:29
- 9 Things I’ll Never Do 6:37
- 10 Long Road 3:53
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