Where Myth Becomes Memory
Rolo Tomassi · 2022
48 min · 10 tracks · mathcore
Ethereal melodies intertwine with chaotic rhythms to create a soundscape that is both intense and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Almost Always — The opener sets an ambitious tone with its dynamic shifts between serene passages and explosive instrumentation, encapsulating the album's emotional depth.
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Cloaked — This track features intricate guitar work and a haunting vocal performance, exemplifying the band's signature blend of chaos and beauty.
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Mutual Ruin — With its relentless pacing and lyrical themes of conflict and resolution, this song serves as a pivotal moment that showcases the album's overarching narrative.
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Labyrinthine — The song's complex structure mirrors its title, creating a twisting musical journey that reflects the band's experimental edge.
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To Resist Forgetting — Closing out the album, this track combines reflective lyrics with powerful instrumentation, leaving listeners with a sense of introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a strong blend of intense and introspective elements, with effective dynamics and unique soundscapes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that alternate between aggressive instrumentation and ethereal vocal passages, creating a push-and-pull dynamic.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, with 'Drip' transitioning from a slow build to chaotic bursts of sound.
- The final track, 'The End of Eternity', concludes with an extended ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with resolution
- ethereal melodies for deep focus
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy songs
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 4, 2022, 'Where Myth Becomes Memory' is Rolo Tomassi's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album 'Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It' from 2018. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position in the mathcore scene while continuing to evolve artistically, blending heavier elements with more melodic and atmospheric textures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Almost Always 6:30
- 2 Cloaked 3:54
- 3 Mutual Ruin 5:14
- 4 Labyrinthine 3:26
- 5 Closer 5:15
- 6 Drip 5:50
- 7 Prescience 4:54
- 8 Stumbling 2:50
- 9 To Resist Forgetting 4:04
- 10 The End of Eternity 6:12
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