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Strangling from Within

Peccatum · 1999

43 min · 9 tracks · avant-garde metal

A chaotic blend of atmospheric soundscapes and jagged metal riffs, punctuated by haunting vocals that explore deep emotional turmoil.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Speak of the Devil (As the Devil May Care) — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of darkness with its intricate musical shifts and contrasting melodic elements, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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    The Change — With its brief yet impactful structure, this track exemplifies the band's ability to convey profound emotion and tension within a compact format.
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    The World of No Worlds — This expansive track represents the album's avant-garde aspirations through its lengthy composition and complex arrangements, demonstrating Peccatum's experimental approach.
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    I Breathe Without Access to Air — Combining haunting lyrics with dynamic shifts in instrumentation, this piece highlights Peccatum's skill in blending vulnerability and aggression seamlessly.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where Do I Then Belong 1:58
  • 2 Speak of the Devil (As the Devil May Care) 5:43
  • 3 The Change 3:01
  • 4 The Song Which No Name Carry 6:35
  • 5 The Sand Was Made of Mountains 3:02
  • 6 I Breathe Without Access to Air 3:50
  • 7 The World of No Worlds 8:48
  • 8 And Pray for Me 4:43
  • 9 An Ovation to Art 5:43

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