Outre'
Portal · 2007
36 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A dissonant and chaotic blend of black and death metal that immerses the listener in an unsettling, otherworldly atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heirships — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of dissonance and melody, showcasing Portal's signature technique of layering chaotic riffs with haunting atmospherics.
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Omnipotent Crawling Chaos — The song’s intricate structure and relentless pace encapsulate the band’s ability to create an immersive sonic experience that feels both oppressive and expansive.
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Sourlows — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it delves deeper into ambient textures and unsettling rhythms, illustrating the band's experimental edge in composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's complex compositions and unique sound contribute to its distinctiveness within the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cacophony of dissonant guitar riffs layered with chaotic drumming, establishing an unsettling atmosphere from the first track.
- Tracks often shift abruptly in tempo and intensity, creating a sense of unpredictability that challenges the listener's expectations.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more abstract arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Outre' is Portal's second full-length album, released in 2007 after their debut, Seepia. Following a growing reputation in the underground scene, this album further solidified their unique sound, characterized by an avant-garde approach to metal. The band was increasingly recognized for pushing boundaries within extreme music, marking a crucial point in their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ulcerate· Mitochondrion· Gorguts
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moil 1:35
- 2 Abysmill 4:45
- 3 Heirships 6:05
- 4 Omnipotent Crawling Chaos 5:16
- 5 Black Houses 5:00
- 6 Outre' 2:31
- 7 13 Globes 4:07
- 8 Sourlows 7:17
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