The Devil's Resolve
Barren Earth · 2012
46 min · 8 tracks · technical death metal
A sprawling blend of progressive melodies and intricate metal rhythms that explores themes of despair and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Passing of the Crimson Shadows — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and intricate guitar work, establishing the album's thematic focus on darkness and loss.
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As It Is Written — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, showcasing the band's ability to blend melodic passages with brutal riffs, exemplifying their unique sound.
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Where All Stories End — Closing the album, this track encapsulates the overarching narrative with a powerful emotional climax, leaving listeners with a sense of unresolved tension.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and thematic depth, contributing to its distinct sound within progressive death metal.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a rich, textured soundscape, often intertwining with orchestral elements.
- The lyrics explore dark themes of despair and existential dread, with a narrative quality that unfolds over the course of the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling narratives of existential dread
- patient unfolding of complex themes
- immersive tracks with rich detail
- thought-provoking reflections on despair
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, concise songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 12, 2012, 'The Devil's Resolve' is Barren Earth's second full-length album, following their debut 'Curse of the Red River' from 2010. At this stage, the band had solidified their sound by integrating elements of doom and progressive metal with technical death metal, establishing themselves as a notable act in Finland's heavy music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Gojira· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Passing of the Crimson Shadows 7:19
- 2 The Rains Begin 4:55
- 3 Vintage Warlords 4:33
- 4 As It Is Written 7:28
- 5 The Dead Exiles 6:21
- 6 Oriental Pyre 5:18
- 7 White Fields 4:59
- 8 Where All Stories End 5:55
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