Top tracks — play these first
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Anthem of Despair — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its haunting melodies juxtaposed against brutal instrumentation, reflecting on themes of hopelessness.
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Save the Drowning Child — With its powerful lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song stands out as a poignant critique of societal apathy towards suffering.
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No Coming Home — The closing track features an intense buildup that mirrors its lyrical themes of loss and finality, leaving listeners with a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggression with melody but lacks standout cohesion and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals dominate the majority of the tracks, often layered with higher-pitched screams to enhance emotional impact.
- The final track is notably slower and more atmospheric, providing a stark contrast to the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense bursts of cathartic energy
- explorations of existential themes
- short tracks for quick intensity
- dark reflections on human struggle
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
- seek soothing, tranquil sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Its early release helped establish Neaera's profile in the broader deathcore scene.
- Career context
- Released in January 2005, The Rising Tide of Oblivion served as Neaera's sophomore album, following their debut, Tears of Lust. This record marked a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, showcasing their ability to blend melodic elements with deathcore aggression, solidifying their presence in the European metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- All Shall Perish· The Black Dahlia Murder· Whitechapel
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Where Submission Reigns
A stark confrontation of self-doubt unfolds as the lyrics shift from external observations to internal struggles.
This transition not only emphasizes personal conflict but also reflects broader themes of vulnerability and submission present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The World Devourers 4:32
- 2 Broken Spine 2:53
- 3 Anthem of Despair 3:36
- 4 Walls Instead of Bridges 2:36
- 5 Where Submission Reigns 4:21
- 6 From Grief… 0:57
- 7 …to Oblivion 3:35
- 8 Hibernating Reason 3:31
- 9 Definition of Love 3:15
- 10 Save the Drowning Child 3:27
- 11 Beyond the Gates 3:10
- 12 No Coming Home 4:20
- 13 The Last Silence 2:25
- 14 Sloth 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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