Veleno
Fleshgod Apocalypse · 2019
51 min · 11 tracks · symphonic metal
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with brutal riffs, creating a cinematic tapestry of darkness and aggression within symphonic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carnivorous Lamb — This track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of predation and survival through its aggressive instrumentation and haunting orchestration.
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Monnalisa — A standout due to its emotional depth and lyrical narrative that contrasts beauty with darkness, showcasing the band's versatility.
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The Day We’ll Be Gone — This track combines melodic passages with relentless rhythms, capturing the essence of existential dread that permeates the album.
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 strong contrasts, maintaining a cohesive yet dynamic flow throughout.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature operatic vocals layered over heavy guitar riffs, creating a contrast between melodic and aggressive elements.
- The final track includes an extended orchestral outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure to the intense preceding material.
- 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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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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Veleno' was released in 2019, Fleshgod Apocalypse was already recognized as a prominent force in the symphonic metal scene, following their 2016 album 'King.' This release marked a further evolution in their sound, showcasing a refined balance between orchestration and technical brutality, solidifying their artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dimmu Borgir· Epica· Nightwish
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Monnalisa
The verses shift from vivid descriptions of beauty to unsettling imagery that challenges perceptions of art and reality.
This structural contrast not only enhances the song's narrative tension but also reflects broader themes of duality present throughout 'Veleno.'
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fury 4:38
- 2 Carnivorous Lamb 4:40
- 3 Sugar 4:17
- 4 The Praying Mantis’ Strategy 1:04
- 5 Monnalisa 5:24
- 6 Worship and Forget 4:32
- 7 Absinthe 6:09
- 8 Pissing on the Score 4:30
- 9 The Day We’ll Be Gone 5:58
- 10 Embrace the Oblivion 7:49
- 11 Veleno 2:42
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