Released 10 years ago
Turan
Darkestrah · 2016
52 min · 6 tracks · pagan metal
Epic soundscapes intertwine heavy riffs with traditional instrumentation, creating a mesmerizing journey through ancient themes and landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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One With the Grey Spirit — Opening with a haunting atmosphere, this track sets the stage for the album's exploration of spirituality and nature through immersive soundscapes.
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Erlik-Khan — This track showcases powerful vocals and intricate guitar work, embodying the band's ability to merge mythological themes with aggressive yet melodic instrumentation.
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Conversions of the Seer — With its dynamic shifts and ethereal passages, this song highlights Darkestrah's skill in blending contrasting musical elements to evoke profound emotional responses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and atmospheric depth create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended development of musical themes.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, alternating between aggressive passages and more melodic, introspective 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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8/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Turan is the fifth studio album by Darkestrah, released in 2016 after a four-year hiatus since their previous record, Astral. This album marked a return to their roots in pagan metal while expanding their sonic palette, reflecting both maturity and artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kampfar· Moonsorrow· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One With the Grey Spirit 10:28
- 2 Erlik-Khan 8:08
- 3 Conversions of the Seer 7:57
- 4 Gleaming Madness 7:00
- 5 Bird of Prey 9:48
- 6 The Hidden Light 9:16
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