Our Raw Heart
Yob · 2018
73 min · 7 tracks · doom metal
Heavy, immersive layers of doom metal intertwine with poignant lyrical exploration, creating an atmosphere of both despair and beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ablaze — Opening the album with an epic ten-minute exploration, this track sets the tone for the entire record, blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies that evoke profound introspection.
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Beauty in Falling Leaves — Spanning over sixteen minutes, this track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and renewal, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror the emotional journey throughout.
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Our Raw Heart — The title track serves as a cathartic culmination of the album’s narrative, weaving together haunting lyrics and powerful instrumentation to leave a lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with poignant lyrics, creating an immersive experience that resonates deeply.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, heavy riff that gradually builds in intensity, setting a dark tone for the album.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections, allowing for immersive soundscapes that blend melody and heaviness.
- Lyrical themes of struggle and resilience are woven throughout, with vocals often layered over dense instrumentation.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heavy, immersive emotional landscapes
- slow-burning cathartic moments
- poignant reflections on existence
- extended tracks for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat songs
- want concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Our Raw Heart is Yob's sixth studio album, released after a brief hiatus following the personal struggles faced by frontman Mike Scheidt. This album marks their return to form, showcasing a refined sound that builds on their prior work while delving deeper into emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Wizard· Mastodon· Sleep
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ablaze 10:13
- 2 The Screen 9:50
- 3 In Reverie 9:44
- 4 Lungs Reach 5:39
- 5 Beauty in Falling Leaves 16:27
- 6 Original Face 7:03
- 7 Our Raw Heart 14:23
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