The Mother of Virtues
Pyrrhon · 2014
54 min · 9 tracks · technical death metal
Chaotic and cerebral, this album blends intricate technicality with unrelenting aggression to create a uniquely challenging listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Flag — This track exemplifies the album's blend of dissonance and melody, showcasing complex rhythms that challenge conventional song structures.
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Eternity in a Breath — The song's expansive arrangement highlights the band's ability to intertwine atmospheric elements within their aggressive sound, creating a haunting experience.
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The Mother of Virtues — As the title track, it encapsulates the thematic depth of the album while delivering relentless musical intensity and intricate riffs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting with intricate structures, though its challenging nature may limit broader appeal.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, often layered over intricate guitar work that includes dissonant chords and rapid scales.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that contrast sharply with the aggressive instrumentation, providing brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 The Oracle of Nassau 1:25
- 2 White Flag 9:42
- 3 Sleeper Agent 4:04
- 4 Balkanized 4:46
- 5 Eternity in a Breath 8:16
- 6 Implant Fever 4:33
- 7 Invisible Injury 6:54
- 8 The Parasite in Winter 4:17
- 9 The Mother of Virtues 10:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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