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Pain Necessary to Know

Ephel Duath · 2005

38 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal

Fractured rhythms and haunting melodies intertwine, creating an unsettling yet captivating sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive listening sessions
  • captivating sonic landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Pain Necessary to Know' was Ephel Duath's third album and showcased their evolution into a more experimental sound. Following the more straightforward metal of 'The Painter's Palette,' this album marked a significant shift towards a complex blend of progressive metal and avant-garde elements, solidifying their unique position within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Coroner· Voyager· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 New Disorder 5:01
  • 2 Vector, Third Movement 4:15
  • 3 Pleonasm 2:31
  • 4 Few Stars, No Refrain and a Cigarette 3:43
  • 5 Crystalline Whirl 4:51
  • 6 I Killed Rebecca 5:23
  • 7 Vector 4:17
  • 8 Vector, Second Movement 3:02
  • 9 Imploding 5:10

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