Vexovoid
Portal · 2013
34 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A disorienting fusion of black and death metal, enveloping listeners in a dense atmosphere of chaos and unsettling rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kilter — Opening the album, Kilter sets a jarring tone with its relentless tempo shifts and eerie atmospheres, showcasing Portal’s ability to blend complexity with raw intensity.
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The Back Wards — This track exemplifies the band’s chaotic style, featuring dissonant riffs and unpredictable transitions that keep the listener engaged while challenging conventional song structures.
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Oblotten — Closing the album, Oblotten culminates in a powerful display of sonic depth and layered instrumentation, leaving a lingering sense of unease that encapsulates Vexovoid's overall theme.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vexovoid's innovative structures and seamless flow create a unique listening experience in extreme metal.
What we noticed
- Each track transitions seamlessly into the next, often blurring the lines between individual songs and contributing to a sense of continuous chaos.
- Vocals are heavily distorted and layered, often serving more as an instrument than a traditional lead, adding to the dense soundscape.
- 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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9/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dense atmosphere of chaotic sound
- short bursts of unsettling intensity
- captivating rhythmic disorientation
- immersive, dark sonic exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, uplifting music
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Vexovoid is Portal's third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort, Outre. At this point in their career, Portal was solidifying their unique sound within the extreme metal scene, gaining recognition for their experimental approach and immersive live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ulcerate· Mitochondrion· Gorguts
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kilter 5:47
- 2 The Back Wards 4:16
- 3 Curtain 5:57
- 4 Plasm 5:47
- 5 Awryeon 4:21
- 6 Orbmorphia 2:40
- 7 Oblotten 5:17
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