Terminate Damnation
Becoming the Archetype · 2005
54 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Aggressive riffs intertwine with intricate melodies, creating a dense soundscape that challenges and rewards the listener's attention.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elegy — Spanning over eleven minutes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend epic composition with emotional depth, showcasing dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity.
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Into Oblivion — The opening track sets a formidable tone for the album, introducing listeners to the band's signature sound through relentless rhythms and haunting melodies.
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One Man Parade — This track stands out for its engaging narrative structure, exploring themes of individuality against a backdrop of aggressive instrumentation and intricate guitar work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and varied songwriting, establishing a strong presence in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a dense sound, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrical themes are explored through intricate vocal patterns, alternating between growls and clean singing, which adds to the dynamic range.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No Fall Too Far
The transition into the bridge features a poignant reflection on resilience amidst chaos, illustrating a shift from despair to determination.
This moment employs a stark contrast in musical dynamics, underscoring the thematic evolution present throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 March of the Dead 1:42
- 2 Into Oblivion 6:01
- 3 One Man Parade 4:51
- 4 Elegy 11:14
- 5 Night's Sorrow 3:51
- 6 The Epigone 5:00
- 7 Beyond Adaptation 2:34
- 8 No Fall Too Far 5:46
- 9 Ex Nihilo 5:08
- 10 Denouement 1:44
- 11 The Trivial Paroxysm 6:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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