Top tracks — play these first
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Lucid — Opening with atmospheric melodies that build tension before unleashing powerful riffs, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of inner turmoil.
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Dusk to Day — With its contrasting dynamics and emotive lyrics, this song exemplifies Polaris's ability to blend aggression with vulnerability, highlighting their lyrical depth.
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Sonder — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes of existential reflection through intricate guitar work and a haunting melody, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic elements with heavy instrumentation effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces more atmospheric interludes.
- Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances emotional delivery.
- The use of ambient soundscapes in tracks like 'In somnus veritas' serves to break up the heavier sections and adds depth to the overall sound.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucid 4:02
- 2 The Remedy 4:06
- 3 Relapse 3:18
- 4 Consume 4:14
- 5 Frailty 3:23
- 6 In somnus veritas 2:24
- 7 Dusk to Day 4:06
- 8 Casualty 3:49
- 9 The Slow Decay 4:16
- 10 Crooked Path 4:44
- 11 Sonder 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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