True Traitor, True Whore
Leviathan · 2011
47 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A harrowing blend of black metal ferocity and dark ambient textures, creating an unsettling atmosphere of emotional desolation.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Whorror — As the opening track, it sets a bleak tone with its dissonant guitar work and haunting vocals that encapsulate the album's themes of anguish and betrayal.
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Her Circle Is the Noose — This track showcases Leviathan's signature blend of raw aggression and atmospheric elements, creating a palpable sense of suffocation that mirrors the lyrical content.
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Harlot Rises (Mesmerized Again) — The intricate layering of sound and dynamic shifts throughout this track highlight the band's ability to weave complex narratives into their music, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends black metal intensity with ambient elements, creating a unique and immersive experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a slow build of dissonant guitar layers, creating an oppressive atmosphere that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that contrast sharply with the aggressive instrumentation, enhancing the sense of emotional desolation.
- The vocal delivery is varied, oscillating between guttural growls and haunting clean passages, which adds to the unsettling nature of the music.
- 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
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 True Whorror 5:38
- 2 Her Circle Is the Noose 4:20
- 3 Brought Up to This Bottom 5:03
- 4 Contrary Pulse 5:42
- 5 Shed This Skin 5:43
- 6 Every Orifice Yawning Her Price 7:07
- 7 Harlot Rises (Mesmerized Again) 7:00
- 8 Blood Red and True 6:57
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