Released 10 years ago
Pleiades' Dust
Gorguts · 2016
32 min · 1 track · technical death metal
A sprawling, intricate odyssey weaving dissonant melodies with complex rhythms and haunting atmospheres.
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Pleiades’ Dust — The title track serves as an epic 33-minute exploration of sound that captures the album's thematic complexity and musical ambition, seamlessly blending various tempos and moods.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's ambitious structure and intricate sound design showcase Gorguts' evolution while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The track is a continuous 33-minute piece divided into several movements, each shifting in tempo and intensity.
- Dissonant guitar melodies intertwine with complex drum patterns, creating an intricate soundscape that evolves throughout.
- The use of atmospheric interludes contrasts with aggressive sections, enhancing the overall dynamic range.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pleiades’ Dust 32:59
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