Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Repentless showcases Slayer's signature thrash sound with intense riffs and thematic consistency, marking a solid entry in their discography.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive riffs and fast tempos.
- Each song typically features multiple tempo changes, often alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy sections.
- The lyrics across the tracks explore themes of violence and existential dread, with a consistent intensity that matches the music.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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 Repentless 3:22
- 2 War Ensemble (recorded live at Wacken 2014) 5:04
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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