Tűnő Idő Tárlat
Thy Catafalque · 2004
68 min · 8 tracks · avant-garde metal
A mesmerizing blend of atmospheric black metal and progressive elements, intertwined with folk influences and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Neath Waters (Minden vízbe mártott test) — The longest track on the album showcases Thy Catafalque's signature style, seamlessly merging haunting melodies with complex arrangements that captivate listeners for nearly twenty minutes.
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Csillagkohó — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal soundscapes and intricate guitar work, immediately drawing listeners into Thy Catafalque's atmospheric world.
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Héja-nász az Avaron — A standout piece that highlights the band's ability to fuse aggressive riffs with melodic interludes, demonstrating their innovative approach to songwriting within metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and genre blending, establishing a unique sound within avant-garde metal.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Folk instruments are woven into the arrangements, adding layers of texture that complement the metal elements throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive journeys through soundscapes
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- patient exploration of atmospheric layers
- reflective moments during solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer concise, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Tűnő Idő Tárlat is Thy Catafalque's debut album, marking the beginning of their exploration into avant-garde metal. At this point, the band was still developing their unique sound that would later establish them as innovators within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Ne Obliviscaris· Enslaved
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Csillagkohó 9:14
- 2 Neath Waters (Minden vízbe mártott test) 18:42
- 3 Bolygó, bolyongó 9:47
- 4 Kék ég karaván 5:00
- 5 Héja-nász az Avaron 5:50
- 6 Zápor 4:34
- 7 Az ősanya szól ivadékaihoz 9:32
- 8 Varjak fekszenek 6:16
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