The Destroyers of All
Ulcerate · 2011
52 min · 7 tracks · technical death metal
Ruthlessly intricate rhythms collide with dissonant melodies, creating a harrowing soundscape that challenges the boundaries of technical death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Oceans — This track exemplifies the band's mastery of tension and release, weaving intricate guitar work with relentless percussion to create an unsettling atmosphere.
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The Hollow Idols — With its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts, this song captures the essence of despair that permeates the album, showcasing Ulcerate's ability to blend brutality with emotional depth.
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The Destroyers of All — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, featuring expansive instrumentation that builds an overwhelming sense of dread and inevitability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and unique sound solidify its place in technical death metal while challenging listeners.
What we noticed
- Dissonant melodies are layered over relentless blast beats, creating a dense soundscape that often obscures traditional song structures.
- Each track typically exceeds six minutes, allowing for extended explorations of themes and motifs, but also leading to moments of overwhelming intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Cold Becoming
A pivotal moment occurs where the imagery shifts from abstract concepts to stark depictions of decay and desolation.
This transition emphasizes the stark contrast between internal turmoil and external reality, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burning Skies 7:33
- 2 Dead Oceans 7:01
- 3 Cold Becoming 6:16
- 4 Beneath 6:56
- 5 The Hollow Idols 6:06
- 6 Omens 8:26
- 7 The Destroyers of All 10:30
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