The Incurable Tragedy
Into Eternity · 2008
38 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with progressive elements, creating a complex narrative of loss and introspection throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tides of Blood — This track showcases the band's ability to blend aggressive riffs with melodic passages, encapsulating the emotional intensity that defines the album.
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Diagnosis Terminal — With its haunting melodies and lyrical themes of inevitability, this song represents the core struggle portrayed throughout the album's narrative.
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The Incurable Tragedy I: September 21, 2006 — The first part of a trilogy within the album, this track sets the stage for the overarching story of loss and reflection that unfolds across the record.
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One Funeral Hymn for Three — This closing track beautifully encapsulates the weight of grief and sorrow that permeates the album, showcasing powerful instrumentation and vocal delivery.
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 narrative structure contribute to its distinct sound within progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple interconnected tracks that explore a narrative arc, with each part of 'The Incurable Tragedy' trilogy building on the previous one.
- It employs contrasting dynamics, shifting between aggressive riffs and melodic passages, particularly evident in tracks like 'Symptoms' and 'Indignation'.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Diagnosis Terminal
A pivotal moment arises when the narrator confronts their fate directly through vivid imagery of despair and acceptance.
This moment marks a shift from passive reflection to active confrontation, illustrating a crucial point in the narrative arc of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude to Woe 0:54
- 2 Tides of Blood 3:46
- 3 Spent Years of Regret 4:15
- 4 Symptoms 1:47
- 5 Diagnosis Terminal 3:31
- 6 The Incurable Tragedy I: September 21, 2006 2:49
- 7 Indignation 3:58
- 8 Time Immemorial 4:14
- 9 The Incurable Tragedy II: November 10, 2006 3:37
- 10 A Black Light Ending 3:33
- 11 One Funeral Hymn for Three 4:09
- 12 The Incurable Tragedy III: December 15, 2007 2:19
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