Years in Waste
Omnium Gatherum · 2004
44 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
A blend of melodic death metal with melancholic melodies and aggressive instrumentation creates a haunting atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waste of Bereavement — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work paired with emotionally charged lyrical themes, encapsulating the album's exploration of loss and despair.
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Black Seas Cry — With its dynamic shifts between melodic passages and aggressive riffs, this track exemplifies the band's signature sound while showcasing their songwriting prowess.
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No Moon and No Queen — The haunting atmosphere and poignant lyrics create a sense of introspection that resonates deeply, making it a memorable highlight on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and emotional depth, solidifying its place in melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar harmonies that intertwine with aggressive drumming, creating a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages.
- The vocal delivery alternates between growls and clean singing, enhancing the emotional range of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective themes of desolation
- melodic riffs for deep focus
- cathartic emotional release
- evening solitude with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Omnium Gatherum's second studio album, Years in Waste followed their debut, Spirits and August Light, which gained them critical attention. By 2004, the band was solidifying their place in the Finnish metal scene, carving a niche with their unique sound that combined melody with heaviness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fall Went Right Through Here 4:23
- 2 Waste of Bereavement 5:09
- 3 Misanthropic (Let the Crown Fall) 3:43
- 4 Black Seas Cry 6:03
- 5 It's a Long Night 3:34
- 6 No Moon and No Queen 4:28
- 7 Gravesilence 3:48
- 8 The Nolan's Fati 4:23
- 9 More Withering 4:47
- 10 Auguries Gone 3:46
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