Schlacht
Avatar · 2007
38 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and aggressive vocals that blend darkness with an undercurrent of theatricality.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Which Is Black — This track features complex guitar work and haunting melodies that exemplify Avatar's signature blend of aggression and emotion, making it a standout showcase of their style.
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I Still Hate You — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythms, this song captures the band's ability to merge dark themes with infectious hooks, highlighting their songwriting prowess.
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Die With Me — The lengthy composition offers a more expansive soundscape, showcasing the band's range and depth while delivering a climactic emotional experience through its narrative structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs that set a relentless pace for the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic interludes that contrast with the harsh vocals, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The album concludes with a slower, more atmospheric track that allows for a gradual tapering off of energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- intense focus and engagement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Schlacht was Avatar's second album, following their debut, Thoughts of No Tomorrow. At this point in their career, they were establishing their unique sound within the melodic death metal scene, building on the momentum generated by their first release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When Your Darkest Hour Comes
The moment articulates a confrontation with despair, where the imagery shifts from darkness to a flicker of hope, creating a powerful tension.
This shift emphasizes resilience in the face of struggle, moving from bleakness to a suggestion of perseverance that encapsulates the album's thematic journey.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Schlacht 2:37
- 2 Wildflower 2:41
- 3 All Which Is Black 2:53
- 4 4 AM Breakdown 2:28
- 5 As It Is 3:53
- 6 All Hail the Queen 2:26
- 7 When Your Darkest Hour Comes 2:03
- 8 I Still Hate You 3:18
- 9 One/One/One/Three 2:50
- 10 Die With Me 6:02
- 11 The End of Our Ride 3:10
- 12 Letters From Neverend 3:49
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