The Outer Ones
Revocation · 2018
48 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of technical thrash paired with cosmic themes and intricate compositions creates a disorienting yet captivating auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Of Unworldly Origin — Opening the album with ferocious energy, this track sets the stage for the cosmic narrative that unfolds, featuring intricate riffs and relentless drumming.
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That Which Consumes All Things — This track highlights the band's ability to blend aggressive thrash elements with melodic interludes, showcasing their dynamic range and complex songwriting.
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Fathomless Catacombs — With its haunting atmosphere and technical precision, this song exemplifies the thematic darkness of the album while maintaining a gripping intensity throughout.
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Luciferous — This standout track features intricate solos and a powerful chorus, encapsulating the album's exploration of existential themes within an aggressive musical framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Intricate compositions and cosmic themes create a compelling experience, though some tracks feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- Each track features multiple tempo changes, often shifting from aggressive thrash sections to slower, more atmospheric passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for workouts
- intricate compositions for detail-oriented listeners
- cosmic themes for imaginative minds
- disorienting soundscapes for thrill-seekers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- avoid complex musical structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, The Outer Ones marked Revocation's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Great Is Our Sin. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for blending technical prowess with intense lyricism, showcasing their evolution in sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· Amon Amarth· Municipal Waste
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Of Unworldly Origin 4:29
- 2 That Which Consumes All Things 5:29
- 3 Blood Atonement 4:44
- 4 Fathomless Catacombs 5:34
- 5 The Outer Ones 5:42
- 6 Vanitas 5:54
- 7 Ex Nihilo 4:24
- 8 Luciferous 4:49
- 9 A Starless Darkness 7:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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