Released 40 years ago
Samhain III: November-Coming-Fire
Samhain · 1986
28 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A darkly atmospheric fusion of heavy metal and punk, laced with haunting melodies and macabre themes that evoke a sense of dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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In My Grip — This track showcases an aggressive blend of punk energy and metal riffs while exploring themes of obsession and control, representing the album's darker undertones.
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Mother of Mercy — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a poignant reflection on sacrifice and loss within the context of horror-themed narratives.
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November's Fire — The title track encapsulates the album's chilling atmosphere, combining eerie instrumentation with evocative storytelling that highlights Samhain's unique aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy metal and punk effectively, creating a distinct sound with dark themes and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a dark tone, followed by aggressive drumming that maintains a fast tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an eerie atmosphere, particularly in 'Mother of Mercy' and 'To Walk the Night'.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, introducing more melodic elements and atmospheric instrumentation, which contrasts with the earlier aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Diabolos '88 1:24
- 2 In My Grip 2:47
- 3 Mother of Mercy 3:11
- 4 Birthright 2:11
- 5 To Walk the Night 2:13
- 6 Let the Day Begin 2:38
- 7 Halloween II 3:16
- 8 November's Fire 2:48
- 9 Kiss of Steel 1:31
- 10 Unbridled 1:50
- 11 Human Pony Girl 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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