Semidevilish
Darzamat · 2004
49 min · 11 tracks · symphonic black metal
Atmospheric layers of symphonic arrangements intertwine with aggressive guitar riffs and haunting vocals, creating a dark, immersive experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Red Iris — This track opens with an urgent tempo and rich melodies, encapsulating the album's duality between ferocity and atmospheric beauty.
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Absence of Light — With its haunting vocals and brooding instrumentals, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of darkness and introspection, drawing listeners into its emotional depths.
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Fistful of Ashes — This song features rapid shifts in dynamics and mood, showcasing the band’s skill in weaving complex structures while maintaining a cohesive narrative theme.
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The Darkest One — Featuring powerful lyrical themes and an engaging structure, this track stands out as a highlight of the album's darker explorations of human emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive metal with orchestral elements effectively, showcasing strong craft and composition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an atmospheric intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive riffs and orchestral interludes.
- Vocals shift between harsh growls and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections where symphonic elements build tension before erupting into heavier 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:50
- 2 In Red Iris 4:33
- 3 Era Aggression 4:01
- 4 Time of Obscure Emotions 5:03
- 5 Fistful of Ashes 5:06
- 6 Demise 4:18
- 7 Absence of Light 4:25
- 8 The Darkest One 3:42
- 9 Dusk 6:01
- 10 From Beyond 4:56
- 11 In Its Cobweb 4:47
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