Sorcery
Kataklysm · 1995
46 min · 9 tracks · death metal
A relentless assault of intricate riffs and guttural growls, merging melodic elements with brutal death metal ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sorcery (Kataklysm Part II) — This opening track showcases the album's thematic depth and complexity, blending aggressive instrumentation with haunting melodies that encapsulate the band's essence.
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Mould in a Breed (Chapter I: Bestial Propagation) — The track exemplifies Kataklysm's signature sound with its rapid-fire drumming and intricate guitar work, setting a high-energy tone for the album.
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Feeling the Neverworld (Chapter III: An Infinite Transmigration) — With its atmospheric intro leading into blistering riffs, this song highlights the band's ability to combine melody and brutality seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a blend of brutality with melody, solidifying its place in death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often shifting from blast beats to slower, melodic sections.
- Guttural growls and high-pitched screams alternate throughout the tracks, creating a dynamic vocal presence.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady progression with climactic moments
- relentless energy for intense focus
- immersive journey through chaos
- engaging narrative across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, melodic sounds
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Sorcery was Kataklysm's third studio album, following the breakthrough record, The Mystical Gate of Reincarnation. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their distinctive style within the death metal genre, characterized by fast tempos and melodic riffs that would set the foundation for their future success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cryptopsy· Dying Fetus· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sorcery (Kataklysm Part II) 4:57
- 2 Mould in a Breed (Chapter I: Bestial Propagation) 6:13
- 3 Whirlwind of the Withered Blossoms (Chapter II: Forgotten Ancestors) 5:18
- 4 Feeling the Neverworld (Chapter III: An Infinite Transmigration) 5:54
- 5 Elder God 4:00
- 6 Garden of Dreams (Chapter I: Supernatural Appearance) 5:29
- 7 Once... Upon Possession (Chapter II: Legacy of Both Lores) 2:38
- 8 Dead Zygote (Chapter III: Dethroned Son) 5:07
- 9 World of Treason (Instrumental Vibrations) 6:35
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