Ship in Your Trip
Sorrowful Angels · 2009
42 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and heavy riffs, underscored by introspective lyrics that explore themes of loss and existential angst.
Top tracks — play these first
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Denial — This track showcases the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with emotionally charged vocals, encapsulating the essence of gothic metal.
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Red Sunrise — With its atmospheric build-up and poignant lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's lyrical depth, exploring themes of hope amidst despair.
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How to Lose a Star — This extended track features intricate arrangements and a dynamic progression that highlights the band's musical versatility while delivering a compelling narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This debut album combines heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship within the gothic metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric intro that builds into heavy guitar riffs, establishing a contrast between melody and aggression.
- Several tracks feature alternating clean and harsh vocals, creating dynamic shifts in intensity throughout the record.
- The use of orchestral elements in the background enhances the melancholic atmosphere, particularly in tracks like 'Ship in Your Trip' and 'Final Win'.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro that fades out gradually, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Second Life 4:29
- 2 Denial 3:49
- 3 A Long Stay 4:25
- 4 Ship in Your Trip 2:40
- 5 Laws of Deceit 4:06
- 6 Red Sunrise 3:33
- 7 Final Win 3:29
- 8 Suicidal Manners 3:46
- 9 How to Lose a Star 5:08
- 10 I'm Home 7:06
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