What makes Where Owls Know My Name by Rivers of Nihil notable?

This album received widespread critical acclaim, landing high on various year-end lists for metal albums and solidifying Rivers of Nihil's place as innovators in the genre. Notably, it peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. Released on January 1, 2018, 'Where Owls Know My Name' is Rivers of Nihil's third album, following their critically acclaimed 'Monarchy' from 2015. At this point in their career, the band was cementing their reputation within the technical death metal scene, showcasing an artistic expansion beyond traditional genre boundaries with more melodic and atmospheric layers.

How many songs are on Where Owls Know My Name?

Where Owls Know My Name has 10 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Where Owls Know My Name

Rivers of Nihil · 2018

56 min · 10 tracks · technical death metal

A sprawling tapestry of technical death metal interwoven with atmospheric elements and poignant melodies.

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Tracklist

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1 Cancer / Moonspeak 1:44
2 The Silent Life Standout 6:34
3 A Home 5:19
4 Old Nothing 4:44
5 Subtle Change (Including the Forest of Transition and Dissatisfaction Dance) 8:34
6 Terrestria III: Wither 3:49
7 Hollow 5:13
8 Death Is Real Standout 6:09
9 Where Owls Know My Name Standout 6:42
10 Capricorn / Agoratopia 7:50

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