Wolves in the Throne Room
42 min · 4 tracks · black metal
A sprawling journey of atmospheric black metal filled with haunting melodies and immersive soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wolves in the Throne Room — The title track encapsulates the band's thematic focus on nature and spirituality while showcasing their signature blend of harsh and melodic elements.
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(Hands Pull You Through Purple) Black Tea — This track exemplifies the band's ability to create a hypnotic atmosphere, layering intricate guitar work over relentless percussion that immerses listeners deeply.
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If This Dark Age Conquers, We Will Leave This Echo — Clocking in at over thirteen minutes, this expansive piece reflects the band's willingness to experiment with structure and dynamics, offering a profound listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's expansive tracks and atmospheric focus establish it as a notable entry in the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, expansive tracks that often exceed ten minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Each track incorporates layered guitar melodies that create a dense, immersive soundscape, often interspersed with ambient passages.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh style typical of black metal but are often buried within the mix, blending into the overall atmosphere rather than dominating it.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Wolves in the Throne Room 7:29
- 2 (Hands Pull You Through Purple) Black Tea 9:34
- 3 If This Dark Age Conquers, We Will Leave This Echo 13:21
- 4 Womb of Fire 11:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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