Our Bones
The Contortionist · 2019
14 min · 4 tracks · progressive metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a dynamic soundscape that shifts between introspection and aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Follow — Opening the album with a blend of atmospheric tones and intricate instrumentation, this track sets the stage for the emotional journey that follows.
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All Grey — This brief but impactful track encapsulates the album's themes of existential reflection and introspection through its haunting instrumentation and lyrics.
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1979 — Closing the album, this track combines nostalgic melodies with powerful lyrical imagery, effectively summarizing the emotional weight of the preceding songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing heaviness with atmospheric elements.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a clean guitar melody that gradually builds into heavy riffs, establishing a dynamic contrast.
- The EP's final track includes an extended instrumental section that shifts from ambient soundscapes to aggressive passages, creating a sense of climax.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Follow
The narrative shifts from uncertainty to a determined call to action, reflecting a sense of personal awakening.
This shift not only propels the song forward but also mirrors the broader theme of self-discovery present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Follow 3:46
- 2 Early Grave 3:51
- 3 All Grey 1:56
- 4 1979 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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