The Night God Slept cover

The Night God Slept

Silent Planet · 2014

32 min · 11 tracks · progressive metalcore

A dynamic fusion of progressive metalcore and atmospheric soundscapes, filled with intense emotion and lyrical depth.

Spotify Apple Music
Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Tiny Hands (Au Revoir) — This track features haunting melodies paired with poignant lyrics addressing themes of loss and grief, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
  • →
    Darkstrand (Hibakusha) — A standout track that intertwines personal narratives with historical references, making it a powerful commentary on trauma and resilience.
  • →
    Native Blood — This song showcases the band's ability to blend aggressive instrumentals with sensitive storytelling, reflecting on identity and heritage.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends heavy and melodic elements effectively while addressing deep themes, though it has some unevenness in pacing.

What we noticed

  • Lyrical themes often explore social issues, with spoken word segments interspersed throughout the songs to enhance emotional impact.
  • The final track is notably longer than the others, incorporating a gradual build-up that culminates in an intense climax.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • Darkstrand (Hibakusha)

    The moment shifts from a personal reflection to a broader historical context, linking individual suffering to collective memory.

    This structural transition deepens the impact of the lyrics by connecting personal pain to larger societal issues.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Well 3:00
  • 2 XX (City Grave) 2:52
  • 3 I Drowned in the Desert 1:28
  • 4 Native Blood 3:53
  • 5 Tiny Hands (Au Revoir) 3:31
  • 6 firstwake 4:14
  • 7 Darkstrand (Hibakusha) 3:17
  • 8 First Mother (Lilith) 2:35
  • 9 To Thirst for the Sea 1:06
  • 10 Wasteland (Vechnost) 3:29
  • 11 Depths II 3:13

What to play next

Everything Was Sound
Listen next

Everything Was Sound

2016
Come Wind, Come Weather
Go back to

Come Wind, Come Weather

2012
Full Silent Planet discography Artists like Silent Planet
progressive metalcore

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata