The Old Believer
The Atlas Moth · 2014
50 min · 10 tracks · stoner rock
Dark, brooding melodies intertwine with crushing riffs and atmospheric layers, creating a haunting soundscape that lingers long after listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jet Black Passenger — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Collider — With its relentless energy and catchy hooks, Collider showcases the band's ability to blend heaviness with accessibility, making it a standout moment on the record.
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The Old Believer — This title track features introspective lyrics layered over complex instrumentation, embodying the thematic core of the album while highlighting the band's musical sophistication.
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Blood Will Tell — Closing the album with an intense exploration of thematic elements introduced earlier, this track combines atmospheric buildup with a cathartic release that's both haunting and memorable.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate layers and dynamic vocal styles create a compelling stoner rock experience, though it has a moderate impact within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual build-ups.
- Vocal delivery alternates between clean singing and harsh growls, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the music.
- The use of layered guitar effects creates a dense atmosphere, particularly in tracks like 'Collider' and 'The Old Believer', which contribute to the haunting soundscape.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Jet Black Passenger 4:29
- 2 Collider 3:56
- 3 The Sea Beyond 6:07
- 4 Halcyon Blvd 4:17
- 5 Sacred Vine 5:46
- 6 The Old Believer 4:42
- 7 City of Light 5:00
- 8 Wynona 5:13
- 9 Hesperian 5:50
- 10 Blood Will Tell 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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