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Origin of the Alimonies

Liturgy · 2020

37 min · 7 tracks · blackgaze

An expansive exploration of cosmic themes, blending intricate blackgaze textures with ethereal melodies and avant-garde structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Separation of HAQQ From HAEL — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic blend of harsh vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, establishing the thematic journey ahead.
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    Apparition of the Eternal Church — At over fourteen minutes long, this centerpiece combines complex time signatures and layered soundscapes, embodying the album's exploration of transcendence and spirituality.
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    SIHEYMN’s Lament — This track captures a haunting emotional core through its melodic shifts and poignant lyrics, illustrating a moment of introspection amidst the album's broader themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's ambitious structure and blend of styles create a compelling yet challenging listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
  • Each track incorporates layered instrumentation, blending harsh guitar riffs with atmospheric synths and ethereal vocals.
  • The sequencing creates a narrative flow, with the first half building intensity before transitioning into more introspective pieces in the latter half.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 The Separation of HAQQ From HAEL 4:32
  • 2 OIOION’s Birth 1:47
  • 3 Lonely OIOION 4:41
  • 4 The Fall of SIHEYMN 4:47
  • 5 SIHEYMN’s Lament 3:42
  • 6 Apparition of the Eternal Church 14:03
  • 7 The Armistice 3:48

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