Prone Mortal Form
Only Living Witness · 1993
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
Heavy riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a raw, emotionally charged atmosphere that defines alternative metal's early '90s edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prone Mortal Form — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential struggle, combining crushing riffs with haunting melodies that set the tone for the entire record.
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Voice of Disrepair — This track features dynamic shifts between aggressive verses and melodic choruses, showcasing the band's ability to blend intensity with introspection effectively.
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December — Closing out the album, this song reflects on loss and longing through its poignant lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with varied vocal styles, creating a solid but somewhat conventional alternative metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a dark tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast in emotional delivery.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly moving from slower, introspective sections to fast-paced, aggressive passages.
- The final track fades out slowly after an extended instrumental section, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prone Mortal Form 5:18
- 2 Root 3:19
- 3 Voice of Disrepair 4:55
- 4 Silo 1:39
- 5 VTA 2:00
- 6 Slug 4:03
- 7 Twitching Tongues 3:40
- 8 Nineveh 4:36
- 9 Darkly... 1:39
- 10 December 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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