The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was
Invent Animate · 2021
10 min · 3 tracks · progressive metal
A blend of intricate guitar work and atmospheric textures drives emotionally charged vocals through expansive progressive metal landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sun Sleeps — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its atmospheric build-up and showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic elements.
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, — This interlude serves as a haunting transition piece, emphasizing mood and atmosphere while allowing listeners to digest the emotional weight of the preceding track.
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As If It Never Was — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of introspection and loss, featuring intricate instrumentation that highlights the band's technical prowess and emotional storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong compositions and emotional dynamics, though its brief length affects overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a gradual build-up with layered guitar harmonies that create a dense atmosphere before the vocals enter.
- The second track employs a contrasting dynamic, shifting between soft, clean vocals and aggressive screams, enhancing emotional intensity.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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As If It Never Was
The climax builds to a poignant moment where the vocal delivery shifts from desperation to acceptance amidst swirling instrumentals.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sun Sleeps 4:14
- 2 , 1:23
- 3 As If It Never Was 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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