Old Mornings Dawn
Summoning · 2013
93 min · 12 tracks · black metal
A sweeping orchestral landscape interwoven with black metal's dark intensity and epic lyrical themes of mythology.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evernight — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and immersive atmosphere, drawing listeners into Summoning's expansive world.
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Old Mornings Dawn — The title track encapsulates the band’s blend of lush instrumentation and epic narrative, showcasing their signature style while exploring themes of awakening and renewal.
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The Darkening of Valinor — With its shorter runtime, this track still delivers a powerful emotional punch, featuring poignant lyrical imagery that reflects the band's dedication to Tolkien-inspired storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines orchestral elements with black metal intensity, showcasing strong compositions and a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy orchestral intro that sets a grand tone, followed by heavy guitar riffs that intertwine with symphonic elements.
- Tracks often feature extended instrumental passages, allowing for atmospheric build-ups before the vocals enter, creating a sense of epic storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate choral arrangements and layered synths, enhancing the cinematic quality of the music while maintaining the intensity of black metal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Disc 1
- 1 Evernight 2:48
- 2 Flammifer 7:07
- 3 Old Mornings Dawn 9:29
- 4 The White Tower 9:35
- 5 Caradhras 9:32
- 6 Of Pale White Morns and Darkened Eves 8:22
- 7 The Wandering Fire 8:02
- 8 Earthshine 9:32
- 9 The Darkening of Valinor 4:04
- 10 With Fire and Sword 6:56
Disc 2
- 1 Old Mornings Dusk (Old Mornings Dawn) 8:55
- 2 Redhorn (Caradhras) 9:25
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