Structures of Death
Fleshcrawl · 2007
41 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Relentless blast beats and guttural vocals converge with haunting melodies across a visceral landscape of death metal fury.
Top tracks — play these first
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Structures of Death — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with a blend of crushing riffs and relentless rhythms, setting the tone for the entire record.
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War of the Dead — This closing track showcases a dynamic range from melodic interludes to aggressive sections, highlighting the band's ability to craft an epic narrative within their sound.
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Into the Fire of Hell — This track stands out for its intense tempo shifts and dark lyrical imagery, effectively illustrating the band's thematic preoccupation with mortality and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions within the death metal genre but lacks standout production or unique identity.
What we noticed
- The album features relentless blast beats that dominate the majority of tracks, creating a high-energy atmosphere.
- Guttural vocals are consistently layered over intricate guitar riffs, often alternating between melodic and dissonant passages.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, with moments of slower, haunting melodies juxtaposed against faster sections.
- The last three tracks maintain a heavy intensity but introduce more atmospheric elements, allowing for brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Skulls of the Rotten 1:21
- 2 Structures of Death 2:48
- 3 Into the Fire of Hell 3:51
- 4 Written in Blood 3:03
- 5 A Spirit Dressed in Black 4:03
- 6 Fleshcult 3:00
- 7 Into the Crypts of Scattered Souls 2:48
- 8 Anthem of Death 4:58
- 9 Nothing but Flesh Remains 3:37
- 10 Rest in Pain (R.I.P.) 3:20
- 11 About Mortality 2:58
- 12 War of the Dead 5:35
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