The Novella Reservoir
Novembers Doom · 2007
46 min · 8 tracks · death-doom
A somber blend of melodic death metal and doom, weaving melancholic melodies with heavy riffs and haunting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Novella Reservoir — This title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging atmospheric melodies with crushing riffs that highlight the band’s duality of beauty and despair.
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Drown the Inland Mere — The intricate guitar work and layered vocal harmonies create a rich tapestry that captures the album's thematic focus on isolation and introspection.
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Twilight Innocence — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between serene melodies and aggressive passages, illustrating the band’s skillful juxtaposition of light and dark.
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Leaving This — As a closing track, it delivers an emotional farewell through its lengthy, immersive structure, allowing listeners to experience a profound sense of closure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances heaviness with melody, showcasing strong compositions but with some conventional elements.
What we noticed
- Vocal delivery alternates between growls and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that slow down the tempo, allowing for moments of reflection before returning to heavier sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dark atmosphere with emotional depth
- narrative flow through each track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced songs
- prefer standalone, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Novella Reservoir is Novembers Doom's fifth studio album, released in the early stage of their career where they had already established themselves within the death-doom genre. Following the critically acclaimed album, The Pale Haunt Departure, this record marked a continuation of their exploration into darker themes while refining their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Voice of Failure
A pivotal moment features a shift in perspective as it confronts personal shortcomings directly, creating an intense emotional weight.
This direct confrontation adds a layer of vulnerability to the narrative, enhancing the song's impact by breaking away from abstract expressions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rain 4:16
- 2 The Novella Reservoir 5:23
- 3 Drown the Inland Mere 6:00
- 4 Twilight Innocence 5:59
- 5 The Voice of Failure 5:52
- 6 They Were Left to Die 5:30
- 7 Dominate the Human Strain 5:30
- 8 Leaving This 7:28
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