Thrice Woven
Wolves in the Throne Room · 2017
42 min · 5 tracks · black metal
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with raw black metal intensity, creating a haunting and immersive sonic journey through nature and myth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Born From the Serpent's Eye — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive, layered instrumentation that seamlessly merges ferocity with beauty, embodying the band's signature style.
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The Old Ones Are With Us — This track features a dynamic ebb and flow between intense blast beats and serene interludes, showcasing the band's ability to weave complex narratives within their music.
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Angrboda — Named after a figure from Norse mythology, this track encapsulates the thematic depth of the album, blending haunting melodies with powerful riffs to evoke an otherworldly atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric elements with black metal intensity, showcasing strong composition and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy track that gradually builds intensity, layering ethereal soundscapes over raw black metal instrumentation.
- Each track features extended instrumental passages that create a sense of atmosphere before transitioning into more aggressive sections.
- The final track concludes with a slow, ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity, allowing for a reflective ending.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- sprawling atmospheric journeys
- steady build toward climax
- immersive nature-inspired soundscapes
- primal energy and mystique
Maybe skip if you
- seek quick, catchy tracks
- prefer concise listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Thrice Woven marks Wolves in the Throne Room's return after a four-year hiatus following their album Celestial Lineage. This album showcases their continued evolution within the atmospheric black metal genre while reaffirming their roots in environmental themes and spiritual exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agalloch· Alcest· Panopticon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born From the Serpent's Eye 9:36
- 2 The Old Ones Are With Us 8:36
- 3 Angrboda 10:02
- 4 Mother Owl, Father Ocean 2:33
- 5 Fires Roar in the Palace of the Moon 11:29
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