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Gehenna · 2005
36 min · 8 tracks · black metal
Brutal riffs and atmospheric darkness intertwine, creating a relentless soundscape that embodies the raw essence of black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Grenade Prayer — The opening track sets an intense tone with its explosive energy and haunting melodies, encapsulating the album's overall atmosphere.
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Death to Them All — This track exemplifies Gehenna's signature blend of aggression and melody, featuring intricate guitar work that enhances its dark themes.
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Werewolf — A standout due to its extended runtime, this song weaves a complex narrative through shifting tempos and dynamic instrumentation, showcasing the band's musical prowess.
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Pallbearer — Closing the album, this track delivers an epic soundscape that combines somber melodies with fierce energy, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with atmospheric elements, showcasing solid musicianship and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features blast beats and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless tone for the first half.
- Midway through, the tempo shifts in 'Silence the Earth' to a slower, more atmospheric section, introducing melodic elements that contrast with earlier aggression.
- The final track, 'Pallbearer', incorporates clean vocals and a more subdued arrangement, creating a sense of closure after 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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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grenade Prayer 3:49
- 2 Death to Them All 3:46
- 3 New Blood 3:26
- 4 Flames of the Pit 4:17
- 5 Silence the Earth 4:24
- 6 Werewolf 6:19
- 7 Abattoir 3:57
- 8 Pallbearer 6:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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