Sinthetic
Shade Empire · 2004
41 min · 9 tracks · symphonic black metal
A ferocious blend of symphonic elements and aggressive black metal, creating a hauntingly immersive auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pain & Pleasure — This track exemplifies the album's intertwining of symphonic grandeur with intense aggression, featuring dynamic shifts that capture the listener's attention throughout.
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Human Sculpture — With its intricate guitar work and layered orchestration, this song highlights the band's talent for crafting atmospheric soundscapes while delivering powerful lyrical themes.
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Extreme Form of Hatred — This track stands out for its relentless energy and complex arrangements, illustrating the band's ability to blend brutality with melodic sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends orchestral and metal elements, showcasing a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a symphonic intro that transitions into aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a contrast between orchestral and metal elements.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, moving from fast-paced sections to slower, atmospheric interludes.
- Several songs incorporate choral arrangements that enhance the epic quality of the music, particularly in the climactic moments.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an echoing sense of finality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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 Conjuration 4:50
- 2 Pain & Pleasure 5:23
- 3 Human Sculpture 4:56
- 4 Designed for Blood 6:00
- 5 Creation of Death 4:28
- 6 Ja pimeys laskeutui 3:21
- 7 Extreme Form of Hatred 4:20
- 8 Demonized 5:46
- 9 End of Dreams 2:29
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