What makes Saltrubbed Eyes by Seance notable?

Saltrubbed Eyes is notable for its raw production and complex arrangements, helping to establish Seance as a significant player in the Swedish death metal genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of melody and aggression, contributing to the wider acceptance of atmospheric elements in death metal. Released in early 1993, Saltrubbed Eyes was Seance's debut album, marking their entry into the death metal scene. The band emerged from Sweden's burgeoning metal movement, which was gaining international attention at the time, setting the stage for their subsequent evolution in sound and style.

How many songs are on Saltrubbed Eyes?

Saltrubbed Eyes has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Saltrubbed Eyes

Seance · 1993

36 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A dense tapestry of dissonant riffs and guttural vocals that conjures a visceral, dark atmosphere throughout its tracks.

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Soulerosion — This opening track captures the album's intense energy with its relentless tempo and intricate guitar work, establishing a theme of despair that permeates the album.
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Saltrubbed Eyes — The title track showcases a haunting melody paired with brutal instrumentation, encapsulating the band's ability to merge beauty with darkness effectively.
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Controlled Bleeding — Here, the band dives into more experimental territory, incorporating unexpected shifts in dynamics that highlight their technical prowess and willingness to push genre boundaries.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Foothills

Higher than 51% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate arrangements and raw production contribute to its distinct sound within the death metal genre.

What we noticed

Vocals are predominantly guttural and delivered in a way that blends seamlessly with the instrumentation, rather than standing out as separate elements.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that shift from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric passages, enhancing the overall intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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 Soulerosion 3:31
2 13th Moon 2:41
3 Saltrubbed Eyes 4:55
4 Controlled Bleeding 3:20
5 Angelmeat, Part II 5:18
6 Till Death Do Us Join 3:37
7 Sanctum 4:25
8 Skinless 3:19
9 Hidden Under Scars 5:06

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