Saurian Exorcisms
Karl Sanders · 2009
47 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A dark, atmospheric exploration of ritualistic soundscapes intertwined with intense death metal elements and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Preliminary Purification Before the Calling of Inanna — This opening track sets the tone for the album, introducing listeners to the ritualistic atmosphere with its haunting melodies and immersive sound design.
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A Most Effective Exorcism Against Azagthoth and His Emissaries — The track showcases a compelling mix of aggressive instrumentation and ethereal segments, embodying the album's theme of battling ancient evils.
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Curse the Sun — This piece features intricate guitar work alongside atmospheric elements, highlighting Sanders' ability to fuse heaviness with melodic intricacy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of ambient and death metal creates a unique sound, though its niche appeal limits broader impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an ambient track that sets a dark tone, followed by intense death metal sections that alternate with atmospheric interludes.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape that blends traditional metal elements with ritualistic and ambient influences.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, as many tracks do not follow typical verse-chorus patterns, instead favoring extended instrumental passages.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Preliminary Purification Before the Calling of Inanna 3:51
- 2 Rapture of the Empty Spaces 4:23
- 3 Contemplate This on the Tree of Woe 3:53
- 4 A Most Effective Exorcism Against Azagthoth and His Emissaries 5:29
- 5 Slavery Unto Nitokris 5:54
- 6 Shira Gula Pazu 4:59
- 7 Kali Ma 3:38
- 8 Curse the Sun 4:52
- 9 Impalement and Cruxifiction of the Last Remnants of the Pre Human Serpent Volk 4:10
- 10 Dying Embers of the Aga Mass SSSratu 6:10
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