Ultu Ulla
Rings of Saturn · 2017
42 min · 10 tracks · technical death metal
A relentless fusion of technical precision and chaotic aggression, echoing the vastness of space through brutal riffs and complex rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Servant of This Sentience — This opening track sets the tone with its complex time signatures and aggressive instrumentation, embodying the band's signature sound while introducing the overarching themes of consciousness and existence.
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Immemorial Essence — With its haunting melodies interwoven into punishing breakdowns, this track exemplifies the juxtaposition of beauty and brutality that defines much of the album.
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The Macrocosm — This lengthy composition showcases the band's ability to create expansive soundscapes, blending technical prowess with atmospheric elements that enhance its cosmic narrative.
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 technical prowess but may not fully engage listeners beyond initial plays.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- 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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5/10
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
- relentless bursts of chaotic energy
- technical precision with aggressive intensity
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- short tracks packed with complexity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and soothing sounds
- seek simplicity in musical structure
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2017, Ultu Ulla is Rings of Saturn's third studio album, following their 2014 breakthrough Lugal Ki En. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status within the technical death metal genre, showcasing an evolved sound characterized by intricate guitar work and ambitious compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Faceless· Born of Osiris· Veil of Maya
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Harvest
The moment shifts from a detached observation of an impending doom to a direct confrontation with existential dread.
By transitioning from a broader perspective to a personal address, it intensifies the emotional weight and urgency within the song's thematic exploration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Servant of This Sentience 4:16
- 2 Parallel Shift 3:49
- 3 Unhallowed 1:01
- 4 Immemorial Essence 4:44
- 5 The Relic 4:47
- 6 Margidda 5:00
- 7 Harvest 4:14
- 8 The Macrocosm 6:20
- 9 Prognosis Confirmed 3:54
- 10 Inadequate 3:57
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