The Weight of Oceans
In Mourning · 2012
61 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling journey through atmospheric melodies and crushing riffs, blending progressive intricacy with the raw energy of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Colossus — Opening the album with monumental riffs and an expansive structure, this track sets the tone for the thematic exploration of human struggle against nature.
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A Vow to Conquer the Ocean — This track combines haunting melodies with powerful lyrics about perseverance, embodying the album’s overarching themes of conflict and resolution.
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Voyage of a Wavering Mind — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this track highlights the band's ability to intertwine personal narratives with sonic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and a blend of heavy and atmospheric elements, making it engaging over multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with multiple time signature changes, creating a dynamic listening experience.
- It combines heavy guitar riffs with melodic passages, often transitioning seamlessly between aggressive and atmospheric sections.
- The use of layered instrumentation adds depth, with keyboards enhancing the overall soundscape, evoking oceanic themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling journeys of sound
- cathartic waves of emotion
- immersive headphone experiences
- patient builds with rewarding crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Weight of Oceans is In Mourning's third studio album, released in 2012, following their critically acclaimed album, Monolith. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition within the melodic death metal scene, showcasing a matured songwriting approach that combined heaviness with lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Colossus 9:34
- 2 A Vow to Conquer the Ocean 7:24
- 3 From a Tidal Sleep 6:53
- 4 Celestial Tear 7:44
- 5 Convergence 8:35
- 6 Sirens 1:31
- 7 Isle of Solace 4:53
- 8 The Drowning Sun 8:41
- 9 Voyage of a Wavering Mind 5:49
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