Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Caliban's debut album 'Vent' was released in 1991, marking the band's entry into the metalcore scene. At this time, they were establishing their identity amidst the burgeoning European metal landscape, setting the stage for their future evolution and subsequent albums like 'A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven'.
- If you like
- metalcore
Vent is an album by Caliban, released in 1991. Aggressive riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating a raw and emotional metalcore soundscape. This album is significant as one of the early examples of German metalcore, influencing local and international bands in the genre. It received critical attention for its blend of melodic elements with hardcore intensity, paving the way for Caliban's later success and recognition within the heavy music community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vent sound like?
Aggressive riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating a raw and emotional metalcore soundscape. Rooted in metalcore.
What makes Vent by Caliban notable?
This album is significant as one of the early examples of German metalcore, influencing local and international bands in the genre. It received critical attention for its blend of melodic elements with hardcore intensity, paving the way for Caliban's later success and recognition within the heavy music community. Caliban's debut album 'Vent' was released in 1991, marking the band's entry into the metalcore scene. At this time, they were establishing their identity amidst the burgeoning European metal landscape, setting the stage for their future evolution and subsequent albums like 'A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven'.
Who is Vent for?
Vent works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Vent?
Vent has 14 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Entrance 1:35
- 2 Fire of Night Standout 3:12
- 3 Love Taken Away 3:43
- 4 In the Eye of the Storm 4:49
- 5 About Time and Decisions 5:41
- 6 Roots of Pain Standout 4:41
- 7 Happiness in Slavery 3:06
- 8 Tyranny of Small Misery Standout 4:39
- 9 For 4:47
- 10 My Last Beauty 4:34
- 11 New Kind of Freedom 3:59
- 12 Sycamore Dreams 3:52
- 13 Erase the Enemy 4:34
- 14 Exit 1:47
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