The Flood Inside
Long Distance Calling · 2013
55 min · 8 tracks · post-metal
A sprawling exploration of atmospheric soundscapes fused with heavy riffs, embodying the essence of post-metal's emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Inside the Flood — This track showcases the band's ability to blend haunting melodies with powerful crescendos, encapsulating the emotional journey that defines the album.
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Welcome Change — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this track highlights the band's artistic evolution and willingness to experiment within their established sound.
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Breaker — As one of the longest tracks on the album, Breaker serves as a climactic culmination of themes explored throughout, offering an intense listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled execution, blending atmosphere with heaviness effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy instrumental track that gradually builds layers of sound, introducing heavy riffs alongside atmospheric elements.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental passages where the dynamics shift from quiet, ambient sections to intense, heavy climaxes.
- The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution after the preceding intensity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- immersive introspection during long drives
- steady pacing for focused work
- ethereal melodies for quiet evenings
- cathartic release through heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- need constant tempo changes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, The Flood Inside is Long Distance Calling's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Satellite Bay. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the post-metal genre while exploring new sonic landscapes and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pelican· Russian Circles· Cult of Luna
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Man Within
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from introspection to a direct confrontation with inner demons, creating a sense of urgency.
This transition from contemplation to confrontation marks a thematic turning point in the song, emphasizing personal struggle and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nucleus 7:14
- 2 Inside the Flood 6:44
- 3 Ductus 6:49
- 4 Tell the End 6:03
- 5 Welcome Change 7:10
- 6 Waves 6:40
- 7 The Man Within 6:36
- 8 Breaker 8:15
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