Return to Annihilation
Locrian · 2013
49 min · 7 tracks · drone metal
An immersive soundscape that blends heavy drone textures with ethereal melodies, evoking a sense of cosmic desolation.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Visitation From the Wrath of Heaven — This track stands out with its expansive length and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of existential dread through crushing layers of sound.
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Return to Annihilation — The title track is a masterclass in atmosphere, merging haunting vocals with dense instrumentation to create an overwhelming sense of desolation and beauty.
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Obsolete Elegies — Clocking in at over 15 minutes, this piece exemplifies the band's ability to build tension and release it gradually, making it a definitive highlight of their discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and intricate layering contribute to its strong cohesion and distinctiveness within the drone metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
- Layered guitar drones are complemented by ambient synths, creating a dense soundscape that shifts in intensity throughout the record.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, with minimal breaks, enhancing the immersive experience and continuity.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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 Eternal Return 2:51
- 2 A Visitation From the Wrath of Heaven 8:24
- 3 Two Moons 4:26
- 4 Return to Annihilation 6:44
- 5 Exiting the Hall of Vapor and Light 5:14
- 6 Panorama of Mirrors 6:37
- 7 Obsolete Elegies 15:29
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