What makes Summoning the Bygones by Bilocate notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious songwriting and atmospheric production, helping to solidify Bilocate's reputation as a prominent band in the Middle Eastern metal scene. Notably, it has been praised for its lyrical depth and musical complexity, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. By the time 'Summoning the Bygones' was released in 2012, Bilocate had established themselves within the death metal scene following their previous albums. This record marked their third full-length release and showcased a maturation in their sound, blending intricate compositions with thematic depth that resonated with their growing fanbase.

How many songs are on Summoning the Bygones?

Summoning the Bygones has 10 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Summoning the Bygones

Bilocate · 2012

72 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Atmospheric death metal intertwines haunting melodies with crushing riffs, creating a profound exploration of existential dread.

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The Tragedy Within — This opening track sets the tone for the album with an epic arrangement that juxtaposes melodic introspection against heavy instrumentation, establishing the thematic journey ahead.
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A Deadly Path — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo, this track exemplifies Bilocate's ability to blend aggression with melody, showcasing their technical prowess.
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2nd War in Heaven — This track stands out due to its haunting atmosphere and lyrical exploration of conflict and existential despair, making it a pivotal moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric depth and intricate compositions mark it as a strong entry in the death metal genre.

What we noticed

The album features long, atmospheric tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages.
Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a contrast between haunting melodies and aggressive instrumentation.

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

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 Tragedy Within 8:44
2 Beyond Inner Sleep 5:58
3 A Deadly Path 9:51
4 Passage 5:00
5 Dead Emotion 5:25
6 Hypia 9:33
7 2nd War in Heaven 8:21
8 A Desire to Leave I: Obscurity 9:13
9 A Desire to Leave II: Surrounding Hell 6:21
10 A Desire to Leave III: ...of Living 4:16

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