Windhand
Windhand · 2012
42 min · 5 tracks · doom metal
Heavy, distorted riffs intermingle with ethereal vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that defines the essence of doom metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Candles — Opening with crushing guitar tones, this track encapsulates Windhand's signature sound while showcasing compelling vocal harmonies that draw listeners into their dark world.
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Summon the Moon — This lengthy composition features an immersive build-up and dynamic shifts, exemplifying the band's ability to create expansive soundscapes that reflect both heaviness and melancholy.
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Winter Sun — The closing track combines slow tempos with haunting melodies, leaving a lasting impression that encapsulates the thematic essence of the entire album through its emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Windhand's debut showcases strong atmospheric elements and heavy riffs typical of doom metal, establishing their identity within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features five tracks, each exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages that build atmosphere.
- Heavy, distorted guitar riffs dominate the sound, while ethereal vocals weave in and out, creating a contrast between heaviness and lightness.
- The tempo remains predominantly slow throughout, with a consistent focus on creating a dense, immersive soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Candles 6:08
- 2 Libusen 8:19
- 3 Heap Wolves 5:04
- 4 Summon the Moon 10:44
- 5 Winter Sun 11:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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