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Siluurikaudella

Pharaoh Overlord · 2010

53 min · 3 tracks · stoner rock

A sprawling sonic journey where heavy riffs intertwine with immersive soundscapes, evoking a sense of vast cosmic exploration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Vesitorni — At over 22 minutes long, this track exemplifies the album's expansive nature, blending hypnotic rhythms and intricate layering that transports listeners through various emotional landscapes.
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    Valujuhla — This piece showcases a shift in dynamics, utilizing quieter moments to create tension before erupting into powerful riffs, representing the band's mastery of contrast.
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    Piirros — With its meditative pace and evolving motifs, this track encapsulates the essence of the album's exploratory spirit, inviting listeners to immerse themselves fully in its sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The album's lengthy tracks and dynamic shifts create an immersive experience, showcasing strong composition and craft.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of three tracks, each exceeding ten minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual development of themes.
  • There is a noticeable shift in dynamics throughout the tracks, with sections that build tension followed by more ambient, reflective moments.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Vesitorni 22:33
  • 2 Valujuhla 12:47
  • 3 Piirros 18:02

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