What makes Scar Sighted by Leviathan notable?

Scar Sighted received widespread acclaim within the black metal community, noted for its intricate compositions and atmospheric depth. It solidified Leviathan's reputation as a leading force in the genre, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to discussions surrounding the emotional complexity of black metal music. Released on January 1, 2015, Scar Sighted is Leviathan's first full-length album since the critically acclaimed 2008 release, Massive Conspiracy Against All Life. The album marks a significant return for the artist, showcasing an evolution in sound while maintaining the bleak thematic elements that define their work.

How many songs are on Scar Sighted?

Scar Sighted has 10 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Scar Sighted

Leviathan · 2015

64 min · 10 tracks · black metal

A haunting blend of black metal and dark ambient, enveloping listeners in a suffocating atmosphere of despair and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Smoke of Their Torment — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its relentless tempo shifts and raw emotion, making it a standout representation of Leviathan's sound.
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Scar Sighted — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, delivering a sprawling sonic landscape filled with dissonance and haunting melodies that challenge listeners.
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A Veil Is Lifted — This song features an unsettling interplay between noise and melody, illustrating Leviathan's unique ability to blend darkness with moments of beauty.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and atmospheric depth create a compelling black metal experience.

What we noticed

The album features long tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
The use of dissonant chords and unconventional song structures contributes to a sense of unease throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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 - 2:17
2 The Smoke of Their Torment 6:04
3 Dawn Vibration 6:28
4 Gardens of Coprolite 5:39
5 Wicked Fields of Calm 5:45
6 Within Thrall 5:37
7 A Veil Is Lifted 6:18
8 Scar Sighted 10:02
9 All Tongues Toward 8:24
10 Aphōnos 7:43

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