The Funeral Album
Sentenced · 2005
49 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal
Haunting melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, capturing the essence of sorrow and introspection in gothic metal's rich tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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May Today Become the Day — This opening track sets a somber tone, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of loss and acceptance with its melodic yet heavy instrumentation.
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We Are but Falling Leaves — The song elegantly juxtaposes delicate piano lines with powerful guitar riffs, articulating the transient nature of life and evoking a deep sense of reflection.
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Her Last 5 Minutes — This track features poignant lyrics that explore themes of finality and regret, enhanced by soaring vocals that underscore the emotional weight of the narrative.
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Vengeance Is Mine — With aggressive instrumentals and darkly poetic lyrics, this song delves into themes of retribution, showcasing the band's ability to blend intensity with lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends heavy riffs with introspective melodies, creating a cohesive exploration of sorrow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, haunting melody that gradually builds into heavier riffs, establishing a contrast between light and dark throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, featuring a gradual fade-out that leaves a lingering sense of melancholy.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- melancholic themes of loss
- consistent emotional journey throughout
- for late-night introspection
- cathartic release through somber melodies
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 31, 2005, The Funeral Album marked Sentenced's final studio effort before their disbandment, serving as a poignant farewell to fans. This album followed their previous work, Crimson, and showcased their evolution towards a more melancholic sound while solidifying their legacy in the gothic metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Are but Falling Leaves
The narrative shifts from collective experience to personal reflection, emphasizing vulnerability amidst the inevitability of decay.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 May Today Become the Day 4:00
- 2 Ever-Frost 4:18
- 3 We Are but Falling Leaves 4:28
- 4 Her Last 5 Minutes 5:40
- 5 Where Waters Fall Frozen 0:58
- 6 Despair-Ridden Hearts 3:40
- 7 Vengeance Is Mine 4:15
- 8 A Long Way to Nowhere 3:26
- 9 Consider Us Dead 4:51
- 10 Lower the Flags 3:34
- 11 Drain Me 4:33
- 12 Karu 1:03
- 13 End of the Road 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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