The Hunt for White Christ
Unleashed · 2018
41 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work that plunges deep into themes of conflict and mythology.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lead Us Into War — This track opens the album with a powerful declaration, setting a tone of aggression and urgency that encapsulates the overarching themes of conflict.
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Terror Christ — Combining ferocious instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend brutality with deeper commentary on faith and violence.
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The Hunt for White Christ — Serving as the title track, it dives into historical narratives and critiques colonial perspectives, making it a crucial part of the album’s message.
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They Rape the Land — This song stands out for its raw emotional intensity and environmental critique, showcasing Unleashed's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers a solid blend of technical musicianship and thematic depth, typical of the genre but with notable execution.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats and double bass drumming throughout, creating an aggressive and relentless pace.
- Guitar solos are frequent, often layered with harmonies that showcase technical proficiency and complexity.
- Lyrical themes are heavily focused on conflict and mythology, with each track presenting a distinct narrative or concept.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- dark atmosphere of conflict
- mythical themes and narratives
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lighthearted tunes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, The Hunt for White Christ marks Unleashed's ninth studio album, following their 2016 release, Dawn of the Nine. At this point in their career, the band continued to cement their legacy within the death metal genre while exploring thematic content that reflects socio-political issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· Entombed· Bolt Thrower
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Will Fall
The narrative shifts from defiance to an ominous warning about impending doom creates a palpable tension throughout the track.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lead Us Into War 3:28
- 2 You Will Fall 3:35
- 3 Stand Your Ground 3:15
- 4 Gram 4:10
- 5 Terror Christ 3:54
- 6 They Rape the Land 4:00
- 7 The City of Jorsala Shall Fall 4:12
- 8 The Hunt for White Christ 2:37
- 9 Vidaurgelmthul 3:24
- 10 By the Western Wall 4:17
- 11 Open to All the World 4:49
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