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Through My Dog's Eyes

Ephel Duath · 2009

32 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal

A labyrinthine blend of progressive metal and avant-garde elements, exploring complex emotions through intricate instrumentation and unexpected transitions.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Gift — The opening track introduces listeners to the album’s tonal landscape with its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, setting a reflective mood.
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    Nina — This track stands out for its emotional intensity, combining lyrical vulnerability with dynamic shifts in instrumentation that capture the essence of the album's themes.
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    Spider Shaped Leaves — With its extended runtime, this piece exemplifies the band's ability to build tension through gradual development and complex harmonies, showcasing their musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • intricate rhythmic exploration
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative emotional landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Through My Dog's Eyes marks Ephel Duath's fourth studio album, following their 2007 release, The Painter's Palette. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound, integrating more experimental influences while maintaining their progressive metal roots. This record showcases their evolution as they began to embrace a broader range of sonic textures.
Stylistic neighbors
The Ocean· Between the Buried and Me· Gojira

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gift 2:27
  • 2 Promenade 3:32
  • 3 Breed 3:28
  • 4 Silent Door 2:48
  • 5 Bella Morte 2:24
  • 6 Nina 4:27
  • 7 Guardian 3:19
  • 8 Spider Shaped Leaves 4:56
  • 9 Bark Loud 4:54

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