Top tracks — play these first
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Pagan Dawn — The track embodies the album's fusion of raw aggression and atmospheric beauty, showcasing Liturgy's signature blend of black metal and avant-garde elements.
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Ecstatic Rite — This piece features a dynamic interplay between harsh vocals and soaring melodies, encapsulating the emotional intensity that defines much of the record.
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Renihilation — As the title track, it serves as a culmination of the album's themes, merging chaotic rhythms with transcendental soundscapes that invite deeper reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative structure and blend of genres make it a standout in blackgaze.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift abruptly between intense black metal passages and serene, atmospheric interludes, challenging traditional song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 [untitled] 1:54
- 2 Pagan Dawn 5:47
- 3 Mysterium 4:43
- 4 [untitled] 0:57
- 5 Ecstatic Rite 4:43
- 6 Arctica 4:40
- 7 [untitled] 1:51
- 8 Beyond the Magic Forest 3:24
- 9 [untitled] 2:18
- 10 Behind the Void 4:18
- 11 Renihilation 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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