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The Barghest O' Whitby

My Dying Bride · 2011

27 min · 2 tracks · doom metal

A haunting blend of oppressive riffs and mournful melodies, enveloping listeners in a gothic atmosphere steeped in folklore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Barghest o’ Whitby, Part 1 — Opening with an expansive instrumental section, this track sets the atmospheric tone for the album, gradually building tension while incorporating both melodic and heavy elements that define My Dying Bride's style.
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    The Barghest o’ Whitby, Part 2 — Part 2 continues the narrative arc established in the first part, employing shifting tempos and contrasting dynamics to convey a sense of foreboding and unease, making it a crucial component of the overall story.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases intricate compositions and a cohesive narrative structure, characteristic of My Dying Bride's style.

What we noticed

  • The EP consists of two long tracks, each over ten minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
  • Part 1 features a slow build-up with layered guitars and deep growls, while Part 2 shifts to more melodic passages interspersed with heavy riffs.
  • Both tracks utilize dynamic shifts between quiet, atmospheric sections and intense, crushing heaviness, creating a sense of ebb and flow.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Barghest o’ Whitby, Part 1 15:38
  • 2 The Barghest o’ Whitby, Part 2 11:28

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