One Night in Carcosa
Dawn of Relic · 1999
44 min · 8 tracks · black metal
Dark atmospheric passages intertwine with frenetic black metal rhythms, creating a haunting soundscape steeped in cosmic horror.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kadath Opened, Part I: To Dream, Part II: Through the Cavern of Flame — This sprawling track showcases the band's ability to blend atmospheric soundscapes with intense black metal instrumentation, embodying the album's overarching narrative theme.
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When Aldebaran Is Visible — With its intricate guitar work and shifting tempos, this song reflects the cosmic themes of the album while highlighting the band's technical prowess.
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Fimbulvetr — As the opening track, it sets a foreboding tone with its chilling melodies and relentless pace, encapsulating the essence of the album's dark aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of atmospheric elements and traditional black metal creates a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Dark ambient interludes are interspersed between aggressive black metal sections, creating a stark contrast that enhances the overall mood.
- The use of layered guitar harmonies and distant, echoing vocals contributes to a haunting soundscape that evokes themes of cosmic horror.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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8/10
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.
- 1 Fimbulvetr 1:58
- 2 When Aldebaran Is Visible 6:45
- 3 The Last Dance of Sarnath 3:52
- 4 Kadath Opened, Part I: To Dream, Part II: Through the Cavern of Flame 13:00
- 5 Part III: Nether Seas Boiling 5:52
- 6 Welkins Gat 4:48
- 7 Just a River 4:09
- 8 Oceans 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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