Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It
Rolo Tomassi · 2018
52 min · 10 tracks · mathcore
A frenzied blend of mathcore chaos and ethereal melodies, pushing the boundaries of heaviness and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Hollow Hour — This track exemplifies the album's dynamic range, seamlessly shifting between serene interludes and explosive climaxes that encapsulate the band's emotional intensity.
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Aftermath — With its intricate rhythms and haunting vocals, this song serves as a powerful reflection on loss, embodying the thematic core of the entire album.
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A Flood of Light — This nearly nine-minute epic showcases the band's ability to blend ambient soundscapes with aggressive bursts, making it one of the most ambitious tracks on the record.
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Risen — Closing the album, this track encapsulates both vulnerability and ferocity, leaving listeners with a resonant sense of closure yet lingering intrigue.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends mathcore aggression with melodic elements, showcasing strong composition and rewarding repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a gradual build-up, layering intricate guitar riffs over a steady drumbeat before exploding into chaotic intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate contrasting sections, alternating between heavy, aggressive passages and ethereal, melodic interludes that create dynamic shifts.
- The final track concludes with an extended ambient outro, allowing the listener to reflect on the preceding chaos.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with emotional peaks
- labyrinthine soundscapes that evoke tension
- immersive waves of cathartic release
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Rolo Tomassi's fourth studio album, Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It marks a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more mature approach following their previous album, Grievances, in 2015. The band had gained critical recognition but sought to push artistic boundaries further with this release, incorporating expansive atmospheres alongside their signature complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Towards Dawn 3:44
- 2 Aftermath 3:52
- 3 Rituals 3:24
- 4 The Hollow Hour 7:28
- 5 Balancing the Dark 3:59
- 6 Alma Mater 3:10
- 7 A Flood of Light 8:19
- 8 Whispers Among Us 5:10
- 9 Contretemps 8:16
- 10 Risen 5:37
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