Supervillain Outcast
Dødheimsgard · 2007
56 min · 15 tracks · black metal
A chaotic blend of avant-garde black metal and experimental electronics, drenched in a surreal narrative landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vendetta Assassin — This track exemplifies the album’s fusion of aggressive rhythms and intricate melodies, presenting a vivid portrayal of vengeance through its dynamic composition.
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The Snuff Dreams Are Made Of — Blending dark humor with unsettling themes, this song captures the essence of Dødheimsgard's lyrical playfulness while maintaining an intense musical backdrop.
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Apocalypticism — The lengthy track showcases the band's complex arrangements and thematic development, embodying both existential dread and futuristic imagery.
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Chrome Balaclava — At just under two minutes, this interlude sharply contrasts the album's longer tracks, creating an eerie pause that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique sound set it apart within black metal, though its cohesion varies.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo changes, with tracks shifting from chaotic blast beats to ambient electronic interludes.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often layered with effects that distort their clarity.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more experimental arrangements.
- The final track is significantly longer than the others, creating a drawn-out conclusion that contrasts with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Supervillain Outcast is Dødheimsgard's third studio album, following their acclaimed release, 666 International. By this point, the band had evolved from traditional black metal roots into a more eclectic sound, showcasing their willingness to experiment with various genres and sounds. This album marked a significant artistic leap, solidifying their presence in the avant-garde metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ved Buens Ende· Arcturus· Ulver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dushman 0:54
- 2 Vendetta Assassin 4:32
- 3 The Snuff Dreams Are Made Of 4:56
- 4 Horrorizon 4:01
- 5 Foe X Foe 4:09
- 6 Secret Identity 1:14
- 7 The Vile Delinquents 4:18
- 8 Unaltered Beast 4:37
- 9 Apocalypticism 5:03
- 10 Chrome Balaclava 1:40
- 11 Ghostforce Soul Constrictor 4:12
- 12 All Is Not Self 5:55
- 13 Supervillain Serum 4:22
- 14 Cellar Door 0:54
- 15 21st Century Devil 5:37
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