Released 10 years ago
Stillworld
Invent Animate · 2016
38 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A haunting blend of intricate guitar work and emotional vocals that explores themes of loss and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Indigo — This opening track sets a reflective tone with its emotive lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, encapsulating the album's thematic depth.
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Celestial Floods — Featuring complex rhythms and soaring melodies, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess while exploring themes of existential despair.
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Darkbloom — The climactic nature of this song highlights the band's ability to weave heavy instrumentals with an atmospheric vibe, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong composition and craft, with a cohesive flow despite some familiar elements in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with complex guitar riffs and layered vocals, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric soundscapes.
- The use of ambient interludes between heavier songs allows for moments of reflection, enhancing 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Soul Sleep
The verse shifts to a stark acknowledgment of internal struggles with vivid imagery reflecting isolation and longing.
This choice emphasizes vulnerability at a critical point in the narrative, deepening the emotional impact of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Indigo 4:17
- 2 Agora 3:51
- 3 White Wolf 3:29
- 4 Celestial Floods 4:04
- 5 Solace 3:25
- 6 Dead Roots 3:41
- 7 Vacant 3:36
- 8 Midnight Hymn 3:17
- 9 Darkbloom 4:00
- 10 Soul Sleep 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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