What makes Stare Into Death and Be Still by Ulcerate notable?

'Stare Into Death and Be Still' received widespread acclaim from critics, noted for its innovative approach to death metal. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and was praised for its ambitious length and intricate sound design, further establishing Ulcerate as a key player in the modern metal scene. Released on April 24, 2020, 'Stare Into Death and Be Still' is Ulcerate's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Shrines of Paralysis' from 2016. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers within the technical death metal genre, pushing boundaries with complex compositions and atmospheric depth.

How many songs are on Stare Into Death and Be Still?

Stare Into Death and Be Still has 8 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Stare Into Death and Be Still

Ulcerate · 2020

58 min · 8 tracks · technical death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate rhythms and dissonant melodies create an immersive soundscape of existential dread.

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The Lifeless Advance — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its crushing intensity and labyrinthine structures, showcasing the band's signature blend of technical prowess and atmosphere.
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Stare Into Death and Be Still — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mortality through its haunting melodies and ferocious yet precise instrumentation, acting as a centerpiece for the record.
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Dissolved Orders — This track features an exceptional interplay between dissonance and melody, representing the band's ability to evoke deep emotional landscapes while maintaining relentless aggression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate rhythms and dissonant melodies create a unique experience within the technical death metal genre.

What we noticed

Each track typically exceeds six minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
Dissonant guitar melodies intertwine with blast beats and growled vocals, creating a dense and immersive sound texture.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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 The Lifeless Advance 7:02
2 Exhale the Ash 6:19
3 Stare Into Death and Be Still 8:24
4 There Is No Horizon 7:02
5 Inversion 7:05
6 Visceral Ends 5:40
7 Drawn Into the Next Void 8:37
8 Dissolved Orders 8:17

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