Since the Day It All Came Down
Insomnium · 2004
53 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal harmonies intertwine with melancholic themes, creating an atmosphere both haunting and cathartic.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Day It All Came Down — This title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, combining intricate guitar work with poignant lyrical themes of loss and introspection. The dynamic shifts between melody and aggression showcase the band's signature style.
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Daughter of the Moon — With its lush melodies and evocative storytelling, this track highlights Insomnium's ability to blend narrative depth with musical complexity, standing out as a fan favorite.
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Song of the Forlorn Son — Closing out the album, this track exemplifies the themes of despair and longing that permeate throughout. Its haunting melodies linger long after the music stops, making it a profound conclusion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends melody and heaviness, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric passages, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The album closes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- wave-like emotional ebb and flow
- introspective themes of despair
- haunting melodies for solitude
- immersive journey through grief
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Since the Day It All Came Down is Insomnium's second album, released in 2004 following their debut, In the Halls of Awaiting. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound and gaining recognition within the melodic death metal scene, establishing a reputation for their atmospheric compositions and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swallow the Sun· Dark Tranquillity· Amorphis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nocturne 1:57
- 2 The Day It All Came Down 4:56
- 3 Daughter of the Moon 6:09
- 4 The Moment of Reckoning 5:46
- 5 Bereavement 4:15
- 6 Under the Plaintive Sky 4:09
- 7 Resonance 2:29
- 8 Death Walked the Earth 5:09
- 9 Disengagement 8:39
- 10 Closing Words 4:25
- 11 Song of the Forlorn Son 5:45
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