Released 20 years ago
Reinkaos
Dissection · 2006
43 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic black metal intertwines with symphonic elements, creating an ethereal yet ferocious soundscape that envelops the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beyond the Horizon — This track exemplifies the album’s blend of melody and aggression, featuring powerful riffs alongside haunting vocals that underscore its thematic depth.
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God of Forbidden Light — The track stands out for its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band’s ability to weave complex musical themes into a cohesive narrative.
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Reinkaos — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's motifs, merging lyrical content about reincarnation with an expansive sound that highlights Dissection's melodic prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and strong production but lacks the lasting impact of earlier works in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief atmospheric intro before launching into aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats, establishing a high-energy pace.
- Each track features complex arrangements that blend melodic leads with symphonic elements, creating layered soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages, enhancing the dynamic range.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Reinkaos is Dissection's third and final studio album, released after a nearly decade-long hiatus following their previous record, Storm of the Light's Bane. This album marked the band's return to the metal scene and showcased their evolution in sound, adopting a more polished production while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nexion 218 1:32
- 2 Beyond the Horizon 5:20
- 3 Starless Aeon 3:59
- 4 Black Dragon 4:48
- 5 Dark Mother Divine 5:44
- 6 Xeper-I-Set 3:08
- 7 Chaosophia 0:41
- 8 God of Forbidden Light 3:42
- 9 Reinkaos 4:43
- 10 Internal Fire 3:20
- 11 Maha Kali 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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