Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
Deafheaven · 2018
61 min · 7 tracks · post-metal
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with blistering intensity, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and sonic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Without End — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive instrumental introduction that gradually builds into a cacophony of sound, embodying the band's signature style.
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Honeycomb — This track features haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive riffs, showcasing the dynamic contrasts that define the album's emotional landscape.
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Canary Yellow — A sprawling composition that explores themes of love and loss, it encapsulates the album's lyrical depth while maintaining an immersive sonic experience.
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Night People — With its concise structure and urgent energy, this track stands out as a more accessible yet impactful piece, highlighting the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric elements with heavy instrumentation, showcasing strong contrasts and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy track that gradually builds from ambient soundscapes to intense guitar riffs, setting a dynamic tone.
- Several tracks feature contrasting sections, alternating between serene melodies and aggressive instrumentation, creating a push-pull effect.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release of tension
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- slow-building emotional intensity
- immersive journey through contrasts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love is Deafheaven's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed New Bermuda from 2015. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique fusion of black metal and shoegaze, continuing to push boundaries while gaining a devoted fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alcest· Les Discrets· Ghost Bath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Without End 7:36
- 2 Honeycomb 11:04
- 3 Canary Yellow 12:17
- 4 Near 5:28
- 5 Glint 10:57
- 6 Night People 4:07
- 7 Worthless Animal 10:07
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