How many songs are on When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown?

When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown

Q: What makes When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown by Anaal Nathrakh notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its unyielding intensity and inventive blending of genres, gaining a devoted following within the black metal community. Its audacious themes and sonic experimentation influenced a wave of subsequent metal bands seeking to push the envelope of extremity. When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown is Anaal Nathrakh's third studio album, released in 2003. Following their earlier works, this album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more refined approach to chaos and aggression while still embracing their roots in extreme metal.

Anaal Nathrakh · 2003

40 min · 9 tracks · black metal

A relentless barrage of ferocious riffs and guttural screams intertwined with haunting melodies that challenge the boundaries of black metal.

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Cataclysmic Nihilism — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its explosive energy and unrelenting pace, embodying the band's signature fusion of chaos and melody.
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Genesis of the Antichrist — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of dark existential concepts through aggressive yet melodic instrumentation.
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When Fire Rains Down From the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown — The title track serves as a powerful centerpiece, combining harrowing lyrics with an intense musical landscape that reflects both despair and catharsis in equal measure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases intense compositions but is disrupted by live tracks, affecting its overall cohesion.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a relentless tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals, creating an unyielding intensity.
The title track features a significant shift in dynamics, introducing haunting melodies that contrast with the preceding aggression.
Three of the nine tracks are live recordings, which disrupt the flow of the studio material and alter the overall cohesion.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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1 Cataclysmic Nihilism 4:47
2 How the Angels Fly In (We Can Never Be Forgiven) 2:49
3 Never Fucking Again 4:12
4 Genesis of the Antichrist 4:28
5 Atavism 6:07
6 When Fire Rains Down From the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown 4:24
7 Human, All Too Fucking Human (live) 6:13
8 Swallow the World (live) 3:01
9 Do Not Speak (live) 4:39

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