Stranger Aeons
Entombed · 1991
8 min · 3 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of riffs and guttural growls, blending melodic hooks with the fury of death metal's early pioneers.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stranger Aeons — The title track showcases Entombed's signature blend of melody and aggression, featuring intricate guitar work that became a defining characteristic of their sound.
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Dusk — Dusk captures a darker atmosphere with its haunting riffs and dynamic shifts, illustrating the band's ability to balance heaviness with melodic elements.
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Shreds of Flesh — This track exemplifies the raw energy and intensity of early death metal, featuring some of the most aggressive instrumentation on the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Stranger Aeons showcases strong songwriting and production, solidifying Entombed's place in death metal's evolution.
What we noticed
- The title track features a dual guitar harmony that intertwines with aggressive drumming, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Each song maintains a fast tempo, with the shortest track clocking in at just over three minutes, contributing to the EP's relentless pace.
- Guttural growls dominate the vocal delivery, while melodic hooks are layered within the instrumentation, balancing aggression and melody.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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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Stranger Aeons
The bridge part brings a sudden shift in tempo, introducing eerie lyrical imagery that evokes a sense of unease and existential dread.
This shift not only enhances the song's emotional impact but also demonstrates the band's skill in creating tension through dynamics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stranger Aeons 3:27
- 2 Dusk 2:41
- 3 Shreds of Flesh 2:03
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