What makes Where Greater Men Have Fallen by Primordial notable?

The album received critical acclaim, noted for its lyrical depth and musical complexity, and it debuted at number 20 on the UK Rock Chart. Its themes of loss and historical reflection resonated strongly with listeners, further establishing Primordial as a significant voice in modern metal. Where Greater Men Have Fallen is Primordial's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2011 release, Redemption at the Puritan's Hand. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the metal scene for blending black metal intensity with folk and pagan influences, marking a continued evolution in their sound.

How many songs are on Where Greater Men Have Fallen?

Where Greater Men Have Fallen has 8 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Where Greater Men Have Fallen

Primordial · 2014

58 min · 8 tracks · black metal

Epic melodies intertwine with dark, atmospheric soundscapes, forging a deeply emotional journey through history and myth.

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Where Greater Men Have Fallen — The title track encapsulates the album's grand themes, combining haunting melodies with powerful lyrics that evoke a sense of historical reflection and personal struggle.
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Babel’s Tower — This track stands out for its intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts, painting a vivid picture of ambition leading to downfall while showcasing the band's folk influences.
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Born to Night — With its stirring atmosphere and passionate delivery, this song serves as an emotional high point on the album, capturing the essence of longing and existential contemplation.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100

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Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's complex structures and emotional depth contribute to its strong appeal within the black metal genre.

What we noticed

The album features extended track lengths, with four songs exceeding seven minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
Each track incorporates layered instrumentation, blending melodic guitar lines with atmospheric keyboards to create a dense soundscape.

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

Influence 4/10

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

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Where Greater Men Have Fallen 8:06
2 Babel’s Tower 8:15
3 Come the Flood 7:16
4 The Seed of Tyrants 5:32
5 Ghosts of the Charnel House 7:29
6 The Alchemist’s Head 6:08
7 Born to Night 8:55
8 Wield Lightning to Split the Sun 7:04

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Redemption at the Puritan's Hand

2011

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