Sorrow and Extinction
Pallbearer · 2012
48 min · 5 tracks · doom metal
A haunting exploration of despair, combining heavy riffs with melodic undertones and emotionally charged vocals that echo grief.
Top tracks — play these first
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Foreigner — Opening with an atmospheric buildup, this track sets the tone for the entire album with its epic length and emotional depth, showcasing Pallbearer's signature sound.
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Devoid of Redemption — This song features a captivating shift between crushing heaviness and melodic interludes, exemplifying the band's ability to blend dynamics effectively.
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Given to the Grave — Closing out the album, this track encapsulates the themes of loss and mourning, bringing together intricate guitar work with poignant lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with melodic elements, creating a distinct sound within the doom metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, expansive tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with heavy, distorted riffs, creating a contrast between weight and melody.
- Vocals are delivered in a haunting style, often layered with reverb, which enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Foreigner 12:21
- 2 Devoid of Redemption 8:16
- 3 The Legend 8:47
- 4 An Offering of Grief 8:31
- 5 Given to the Grave 10:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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