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The Painful Experience

Kekal · 2001

55 min · 11 tracks · extreme metal · avant-garde metal

A labyrinth of avant-garde metal, blending dissonance with melodic undertones in an exploration of psychological turmoil.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • exploration of psychological turmoil
  • introspective listening for solitude
  • cathartic release through dissonance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'The Painful Experience' is Kekal's third album, following a stylistic evolution from their earlier work. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the extreme metal scene, showcasing a deeper complexity and thematic exploration compared to their previous releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Sigh· Lantlôs· Arcturus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Monsters Within 4:42
  • 2 Crave for Solid Ground 5:09
  • 3 Mean Attraction 4:15
  • 4 Like There's No Other Way to Go 4:18
  • 5 Behind Closed Doors 5:48
  • 6 After the Storm 5:43
  • 7 Given Words 4:45
  • 8 Militia Christi 4:01
  • 9 The Painful Experience 7:53
  • 10 Via Dolorosa 4:10
  • 11 Voice From Heaven 5:14

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