The Modern Art of Setting Ablaze
Mantar · 2018
47 min · 12 tracks · sludge metal
A fierce blend of sludge metal and dark, atmospheric elements that confronts listeners with raw intensity and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Age of the Absurd — This track encapsulates the album's core thematic tension between chaos and clarity, featuring relentless rhythms paired with introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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Obey the Obscene — With its driving force and anthemic chorus, this song serves as a rallying cry against mediocrity, showcasing Mantar's ability to blend aggression with insightful commentary.
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The Funeral — Closing the album on a somber yet powerful note, this track combines melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, effectively summarizing the emotional journey throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances raw intensity with atmospheric elements, showcasing strong songwriting and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes with clean guitar melodies, creating contrast between heavy sections and more melodic passages.
- The album closes with a slow, brooding track that gradually builds intensity before fading out, providing a sense of resolution.
- 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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8/10
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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Eternal Return
A stark shift in perspective occurs when the narrative voice confronts the cyclical nature of existence directly, creating a moment of philosophical reflection.
This pivot emphasizes a critical thematic element of the album: the struggle against inevitability, inviting listeners to question their own patterns of behavior.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Knowing 1:50
- 2 Age of the Absurd 3:40
- 3 Seek + Forget 4:05
- 4 Taurus 4:28
- 5 Midgard Serpent (Seasons of Failure) 4:20
- 6 Dynasty of Nails 4:42
- 7 Eternal Return 3:47
- 8 Obey the Obscene 4:18
- 9 Anti Eternia 3:50
- 10 The Formation of Night 4:14
- 11 Teeth of the Sea 3:15
- 12 The Funeral 5:15
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