Snailking
Ufomammut · 2004
68 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A dense, immersive blend of heavy riffs and psychedelic textures, crafting an auditory journey through weighty themes and expansive soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Demontain — At 28 minutes long, this track serves as a monumental centerpiece, merging hypnotic riffs with shifting dynamics that encapsulate the band's experimental ethos.
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Odio — This track features crushing guitar tones and haunting vocals, embodying the album’s dark atmosphere while highlighting the band's signature sound.
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Lacrimosa — With its slow build and layered instrumentation, Lacrimosa captures a sense of dread and introspection, effectively showcasing Ufomammut's ability to create mood through sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive sound and innovative structure mark it as a significant entry in doom metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a 28-minute track, 'Demontain', that serves as a centerpiece, contrasting with shorter tracks that explore varied tempos and textures.
- Each track employs heavy, distorted riffs layered with psychedelic effects, creating a dense sound that immerses the listener.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more dynamic shifts and tempo changes.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive auditory journeys
- dense soundscapes that envelop
- weighty themes explored deeply
- cathartic releases of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, concise tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Snailking is Ufomammut's second album, following their debut, Godlike Snake. The album solidified their presence in the underground metal scene, showcasing their evolving sound and experimentation with structure and length.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boris· Electric Wizard· Sleep
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blotch 6:06
- 2 Hopscotch 3:00
- 3 Lacrimosa 6:50
- 4 Odio 8:21
- 5 God 6:15
- 6 Alcool 4:08
- 7 Braindome 6:08
- 8 Demontain 28:06
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