Released 20 years ago
Time Will Fuse Its Worth
Kylesa · 2006
39 min · 10 tracks · sludge metal
A heavy blend of sludge and stoner metal, marked by intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that invite introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Becomes an End — This track opens the album with a powerful yet contemplative tone, setting the stage for Kylesa's exploration of inner conflict and resolution.
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Hollow Severer — The song features an intense blend of aggressive instrumentation and melodic elements, showcasing Kylesa's signature dual vocal style that enhances its emotional impact.
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Ignoring Anger — With its dynamic shifts and complex rhythm patterns, this track encapsulates the band's ability to merge heaviness with lyrical introspection, reflecting personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features complex arrangements and dynamic contrasts, solidifying Kylesa's unique sound in sludge metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into heavy, riff-driven songs.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, including harsh screams and melodic singing, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The use of interludes, such as 'Intermission', breaks up the heavier sections and adds a layer of atmosphere to the overall flow.
- The final track gradually fades out with ambient sounds, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- haunting melodies that linger
- intricate rhythms for deep focus
- brief interludes enhancing immersion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, Time Will Fuse Its Worth is Kylesa's third studio album, solidifying their place in the sludge metal scene. Following their previous work, 2005's To Walk a Middle Course, this album showcased a matured sound and experimentation with dual vocals, further establishing their unique identity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:34
- 2 What Becomes an End 4:02
- 3 Hollow Severer 4:12
- 4 Where the Horizon Unfolds 4:53
- 5 Between Silence and Sound 6:18
- 6 Intermission 2:01
- 7 Identity Defined 3:20
- 8 Ignoring Anger 5:17
- 9 The Warning 6:26
- 10 Outro 2:23
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