Titan
Septicflesh · 2014
71 min · 15 tracks · black metal
A symphonic blend of orchestral arrangements and aggressive metal, creating a dark and majestic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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War in Heaven — This opening track sets a dramatic tone with its grand orchestration and powerful riffs, encapsulating the album's thematic focus on conflict and divinity.
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Prometheus — The track weaves a complex narrative about creation and rebellion, highlighted by dynamic shifts between melodic passages and intense sections that showcase the band’s mastery of contrast.
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Confessions of a Serial Killer — With its chilling atmosphere and intricate instrumentation, this song delves into darker themes, illustrating how Septicflesh blends storytelling with technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious orchestral integration with metal creates a distinctive sound but has limited broader influence.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that interweave with heavy guitar riffs, creating a layered sound that shifts between symphonic and aggressive passages.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the dramatic intensity and adding depth to the overall atmosphere.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo, while the latter half introduces more varied pacing, including slower, more contemplative sections.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- cinematic soundscapes for deep immersion
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- epic orchestration for dramatic moments
- dark mythology exploration through music
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 20, 2014, 'Titan' is Septicflesh's seventh studio album and marks their return after a five-year hiatus following 'The Great Mass' in 2011. This album showcases the band's continued evolution in merging orchestral elements with extreme metal, solidifying their status within the symphonic death metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleshgod Apocalypse· Dimmu Borgir· Behemoth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Prometheus
The shift to a first-person perspective reveals Prometheus's internal struggle against divine punishment as he reflects on his choices.
This change in perspective intensifies the emotional weight of the narrative, inviting listeners to connect deeply with the character’s torment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 War in Heaven 5:41
- 2 Burn 3:16
- 3 Order of Dracul 3:33
- 4 Prototype 5:37
- 5 Dogma 4:03
- 6 Prometheus 6:35
- 7 Titan 3:55
- 8 Confessions of a Serial Killer 4:51
- 9 Ground Zero 3:54
- 10 The First Immortal 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 Dogma of Prometheus 7:12
- 2 A Prototype in Heaven 4:53
- 3 The First Immortal 3:49
- 4 Order of a Serial Killer 3:48
- 5 The Burning 6:03
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