Vermis
Ulcerate · 2013
54 min · 9 tracks · technical death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate rhythms and dissonant melodies, creating a suffocating atmosphere steeped in existential dread.
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Vermis — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of decay and isolation through its haunting melodies and relentless tempo shifts. It serves as a microcosm of the band's intricate soundscapes.
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Clutching Revulsion — This track showcases Ulcerate's skill at combining aggressive instrumentation with an atmospheric backdrop, creating a sense of impending doom that permeates the entire album. Its dynamic structure highlights their compositional prowess.
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Weight of Emptiness — With its slower tempo and intense emotional weight, this song contrasts sharply with the rest of the album while still maintaining the band's signature sound. It reflects on existential despair with powerful musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vermis showcases intricate compositions and high-level craftsmanship, solidifying its place in technical death metal.
What we noticed
- Each track typically builds to a climactic peak before descending into quieter, more atmospheric sections, emphasizing the contrast between chaos and calm.
- Dissonant guitar melodies intertwine with blast beats and guttural vocals, establishing a dense sonic texture that challenges traditional song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Odium 2:44
- 2 Vermis 5:58
- 3 Clutching Revulsion 7:04
- 4 Weight of Emptiness 7:42
- 5 Confronting Entropy 6:30
- 6 Fall to Opprobrium 2:23
- 7 The Imperious Weak 7:23
- 8 Cessation 7:01
- 9 Await Rescission 7:31
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