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Shrines of Paralysis

Ulcerate · 2016

57 min · 8 tracks · technical death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and dissonant melodies creates a suffocating atmosphere of despair and aggression.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Abrogation — The opening track showcases the band's signature blend of brutality and atmospheric elements, setting a tone that encapsulates the entire album’s ethos.
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    There Are No Saviours — This track features an intense build-up and a hauntingly beautiful middle section that highlights the band's ability to juxtapose melody with aggression.
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    Shrines of Paralysis — The title track serves as a centerpiece of the album, intertwining complex rhythms with lyrical themes of existential dread, encapsulating its overarching narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

77 /100
Summit
Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

Intricate compositions and high-level craftsmanship define this album's intense soundscapes.

What we noticed

  • Each song incorporates layered guitar work with dissonant harmonies, often shifting between aggressive riffs and atmospheric passages.
  • The vocal delivery is predominantly harsh and guttural, complementing the dense instrumentation and enhancing the overall feeling of despair.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Abrogation 5:50
  • 2 Yield to Naught 7:44
  • 3 There Are No Saviours 8:04
  • 4 Shrines of Paralysis 9:25
  • 5 Bow to Spite 1:55
  • 6 Chasm of Fire 8:07
  • 7 Extinguished Light 8:43
  • 8 End the Hope 7:52

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