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Khanate · 2003
59 min · 4 tracks · drone metal
A suffocating blend of heavy drones and foreboding atmospheres that lingers in the listener's psyche.
Top tracks — play these first
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Commuted — This opening track sets the tone with its expansive length, showcasing a slow buildup of tension that encapsulates the band's ability to create a haunting atmosphere.
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Fields — The second track exemplifies Khanate's signature use of minimalism and dissonance, drawing listeners into a meditative yet unsettling sound world.
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Too Close Enough to Touch — This track highlights the band's dynamic range, combining crushing heaviness with moments of eerie calm, illustrating their innovative approach to structure in heavy music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and lengthy tracks create a unique experience within the drone metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album employs a layered approach, with multiple guitar drones intertwining to create a dense wall of sound that evolves slowly over time.
- There are no traditional song structures; instead, the music flows continuously, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its atmosphere.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Commuted 19:13
- 2 Fields 19:50
- 3 Dead 9:27
- 4 Too Close Enough to Touch 11:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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