Oniriad
Darzamat · 2003
42 min · 9 tracks · symphonic black metal
A haunting fusion of orchestral melodies and aggressive black metal, weaving dark narratives through atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Longest Journey — This track epitomizes the album's blend of melodic intricacy and aggressive rhythms, showcasing both soaring vocals and intense instrumentation that define Darzamat's sound.
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Moon Has Imprisoned Me in Her Shine — The song features ethereal melodies intertwined with heavy riffs, encapsulating the album's dark atmosphere and lyrical themes of entrapment and longing.
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Elegy — With its melancholic tone and orchestral elements, this track highlights the band's ability to evoke deep emotional responses while maintaining a symphonic black metal foundation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends orchestral and metal elements, showcasing strong compositions and cohesive themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a symphonic intro that gradually builds into heavy guitar riffs, establishing a contrast between orchestral and metal elements.
- Several tracks incorporate interludes of ambient soundscapes, creating atmospheric pauses that allow for thematic reflection.
- The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving an echoing sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When the Dreams Died
A pivotal moment shifts from introspective verses to a climactic refrain, where despair is vividly illustrated through evocative imagery of lost hopes.
This transition emphasizes the narrative arc of desolation present throughout the album, reinforcing the weight of the lyrical content against its musical backdrop.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into the Abyss of Forgotten Woods 4:40
- 2 The Longest Journey 5:23
- 3 Nameless 4:51
- 4 Beauty 5:29
- 5 Time 4:38
- 6 Moon Has Imprisoned Me in Her Shine 3:37
- 7 When the Dreams Died 4:39
- 8 Elegy 3:41
- 9 Soporific 5:11
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