Tales from the Tomb
Evocation · 2007
48 min · 12 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and guttural vocals that encapsulates the raw energy of Swedish death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dead — This track stands out with its haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive riffs, representing the album’s thematic exploration of mortality.
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Chronic Hell — With its relentless pace and lyrical content that delves into human suffering, this song exemplifies Evocation’s signature blend of melody and ferocity.
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Feed the Fire — The anthemic chorus and driving rhythm make this track a memorable highlight, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with catchiness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, typical of its genre, while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar solos that break up the aggression, providing moments of melodic contrast.
- The last three tracks exhibit a gradual increase in intensity, culminating in a climactic finish that leaves the listener with a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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But Life Goes On
The final verse shifts perspective dramatically, turning introspective as it confronts the fleeting nature of existence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eternal Lie 0:47
- 2 The Dead 3:35
- 3 Chronic Hell 4:07
- 4 Greed 4:23
- 5 From Menace to Mayhem 3:38
- 6 Blessed Upon the Altar 4:01
- 7 Feed the Fire 5:10
- 8 The Symbols of Sins 3:44
- 9 Phase of Fear 4:32
- 10 Veils Were Blown 4:21
- 11 But Life Goes On 3:24
- 12 The More We Bleed 6:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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