Redemption
Ektomorf · 2010
44 min · 13 tracks · groove metal
A relentless barrage of groove-laden riffs intertwines with raw, emotional vocals reflecting personal and cultural struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Redemption — The title track encapsulates the thematic heart of the album, blending aggressive instrumentals with introspective lyrics about overcoming adversity.
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God Will Cut You Down — This track stands out with its menacing tone and compelling narrative about reckoning and justice, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Cigany — Incorporating Hungarian folklore influences, this song highlights Ektomorf's cultural roots while delivering a powerful groove-driven experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends groove metal with Hungarian influences, showcasing strong writing but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy pace with aggressive riffs and intense drumming, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more melodic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Hungarian musical motifs, particularly in the guitar melodies and rhythmic patterns, creating a distinct cultural fusion.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, which adds emotional contrast and depth to the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense catharsis through aggression
- short bursts of emotional release
- frantic energy for workout sessions
- raw vocal expressions of turmoil
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Ektomorf released Redemption in December 2010, they were solidifying their place within the global groove metal scene. This album followed their 2009 release, What Doesn’t Kill Me, which marked a period of increasing visibility for the band, particularly in Europe and beyond. Redemption showcases their evolving sound while maintaining the core elements that have defined their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soulfly· Sepultura· Machine Head
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Fight 4:17
- 2 Redemption 2:51
- 3 I’m in Hate 3:25
- 4 God Will Cut You Down 3:05
- 5 Stay Away 2:26
- 6 Never Should 4:21
- 7 Sea of My Misery 2:13
- 8 The One 3:40
- 9 Revolution 3:49
- 10 Kill Me Now 3:00
- 11 Cigany 3:09
- 12 Stigmatized 4:39
- 13 Anger 3:28
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