Övergivenheten
Soilwork · 2022
65 min · 14 tracks · melodic death metal
A haunting blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric elements that captures both despair and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Övergivenheten Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Nous sommes la guerre — This track stands out for its aggressive yet melodic chorus that showcases the band's signature duality, blending harsh vocals with soaring melodies.
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Electric Again — With its driving riffs and infectious energy, this track exemplifies Soilwork's knack for fusing complex musicality with accessible songwriting.
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Death, I Hear You Calling — This song features poignant lyrical themes about mortality, conveyed through powerful instrumentation that evokes a sense of urgency and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Övergivenheten showcases strong songwriting and production while balancing heaviness with atmospheric elements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered guitar harmonies and a gradual build-up, setting a dark tone for the following songs.
- The use of varied vocal styles, including clean singing and growls, is prominent throughout, allowing for emotional shifts within individual tracks.
- The final track extends over seven minutes, combining orchestral elements with heavy riffs, which contributes to a climactic conclusion.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intimate moments of atmospheric reflection
- wave-like pacing for immersive listening
- cathartic release through melodic intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases depth and complexity, marking a high point in their evolving sound.
- Career context
- Övergivenheten marks Soilwork's eleventh studio album, following their 2019 release, Verkligheten. At this point in their career, the band has evolved into a stalwart of melodic death metal, balancing aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics. This album reflects the band's ongoing innovation while staying true to their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Arch Enemy
Tracklist
- 1 Övergivenheten Start here 5:45
- 2 Nous sommes la guerre 6:53
- 3 Electric Again 4:22
- 4 Valleys of Gloam 4:11
- 5 Is It in Your Darkness 4:04
- 6 Vultures 5:47
- 7 Morgongåva/Stormfågel 1:33
- 8 Death, I Hear You Calling 4:41
- 9 This Godless Universe 4:41
- 10 Dreams of Nowhere 4:29
- 11 The Everlasting Flame 1:06
- 12 Golgata 4:59
- 13 Harvest Spine 5:10
- 14 On the Wings of a Goddess Through Flaming Sheets of Rain 7:31
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