Pentagrammaton
Enthroned · 2010
41 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of dark melodies and intricate rhythms, invoking the chaos and beauty of black metal's most esoteric themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Vitalized Shell — This track exemplifies the album's blend of aggression and melody, featuring a haunting chorus that lingers long after the song ends.
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Pentagrammaton — The title track serves as a centerpiece, showcasing intricate guitar work paired with philosophical lyrics that encapsulate the album's overarching themes.
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Unconscious Minds — With its extended runtime, this track explores atmospheric elements alongside intense riffs, highlighting the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and intricate rhythms typical of its genre, while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, atmospheric sections.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a dense wall of sound, typical of the black metal genre.
- The use of orchestral elements in the background adds depth to the overall sound without overshadowing the core instrumentation.
- Most tracks exceed five minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless icy riff barrage
- haunting atmospheres for deep listening
- dark thematic explorations throughout
- immersive full-album experience
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you
- skip if seeking instant gratification
- not suitable for casual background
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Pentagrammaton marks Enthroned's seventh studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the black metal genre after a decade-long career. Following the 2007 release of Tetra Karcist, this album demonstrates their commitment to deepening their lyrical themes and musical complexity amidst lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marduk· Immortal· Dark Funeral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In missi solemnibvs 2:07
- 2 The Vitalized Shell 4:01
- 3 Rion Riorrim 3:04
- 4 Ornament of Grace 4:56
- 5 Magnvs Princeps Leopardi 3:27
- 6 Pentagrammaton 6:15
- 7 Nehas't 2:49
- 8 The Essential Chaos 3:04
- 9 Ad te clamamvs exsvles morvua liberi 1:29
- 10 Unconscious Minds 8:42
- 11 Behemiron 2:03
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