Phenomena
Within the Ruins · 2014
47 min · 11 tracks · deathcore
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals, weaving intricate melodies with ferocious intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gods Amongst Men — Opening with high-energy riffs and complex rhythms, this track encapsulates the band's technical prowess while setting an aggressive tone for the album.
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Clockwork — This track features a blend of melodic hooks and brutal breakdowns, exemplifying the band's ability to balance melody with heaviness effectively.
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Ataxia III — With its expansive structure and emotional depth, this closing track showcases a more progressive side of Within the Ruins, highlighting their evolution as songwriters.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and dynamic shifts but may not fully engage listeners over time.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals are layered with melodic guitar lines, creating a contrast that drives the intensity throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift abruptly from intricate riffs to slower, heavier sections, enhancing the dynamic range.
- 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
- ferocious intensity and relentless energy
- intricate melodies demanding full attention
- moments of cathartic release
- short bursts of aggressive momentum
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- want laid-back listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Phenomena is Within the Ruins' third studio album, following their 2012 release, Elite. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the deathcore scene and were honing their sound to incorporate more melodic elements and technical proficiency, reflecting a maturation in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Fit for an Autopsy· Carnifex
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Eternal Shore
The verses shift from dark imagery to a moment of introspection that contrasts with the surrounding chaos of sound.
This shift provides a glimpse into vulnerability amidst aggression, illustrating a nuanced lyrical approach not typically found in deathcore.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gods Amongst Men 5:05
- 2 The Other 3:33
- 3 Calling Card 4:41
- 4 Hegira 4:03
- 5 Ronin 4:10
- 6 Enigma 5:01
- 7 Clockwork 4:01
- 8 Eternal Shore 3:23
- 9 Dark Monarch 4:08
- 10 Sentinel 3:44
- 11 Ataxia III 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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