Tetragrammatical Astygmata
Averse Sefira · 2005
50 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A dense tapestry of dissonant riffs and haunting vocals, merging chaos and melody in an intricate black metal landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Detonation — This track exemplifies the band's ability to balance ferocious speed with melodic undertones, showcasing intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that define the album's character.
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Cremation of Ideologies — With its relentless pace and intense thematic content, this track offers a potent reflection on philosophical destruction, resonating deeply within the album's overarching narrative.
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Helix in Audience — Serving as one of the longest tracks on the album, it builds a mesmerizing atmosphere through layered instrumentation and haunting vocals, encapsulating the essence of Averse Sefira's artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate composition and distinctive sound solidify its place in the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief atmospheric intro before launching into a barrage of fast-paced, dissonant riffs that dominate the first half.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, often layered to create a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, more contemplative sections, which adds to the overall complexity.
- The final track incorporates an extended outro that gradually fades out, contrasting with the intensity of earlier songs.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exordium 0:49
- 2 Detonation 5:31
- 3 Cremation of Ideologies 5:50
- 4 Hierophant Disgorging 5:18
- 5 Plagabraha 3:10
- 6 Helix in Audience 8:13
- 7 Mana Anima 6:32
- 8 Decapitation of Sigils 4:53
- 9 Transitive Annihilation 5:06
- 10 Sonance Inumberate 5:16
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