Years Past Matter
Krallice · 2012
60 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling, labyrinthine soundscape merges dissonant riffs with intricate rhythms to create an immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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IIIIIIIIII — This track exemplifies Krallice's signature blend of intricate guitar work and relentless rhythmic shifts, showcasing their unique approach to progressive metal.
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IIIIIIII — At over eleven minutes long, this piece encapsulates the band's ability to maintain tension and build atmosphere through dynamic shifts and layered instrumentation.
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IIIIIIIIIII — Closing the album with a sprawling sixteen-minute journey, this track highlights the band’s experimental edge and commitment to pushing the boundaries of metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and technical prowess, solidifying Krallice's innovative role in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album consists of lengthy compositions, with most tracks exceeding seven minutes, allowing for extensive development of musical ideas.
- Dissonant guitar riffs are layered with intricate drumming patterns, often resulting in a dense and immersive sound texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- patient explorations with shifting dynamics
- long tracks that reward attention
- labyrinthine structures inviting discovery
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of quick satisfaction
- prefer straightforward song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Years Past Matter is Krallice's third studio album, released in 2012 after their critically acclaimed album Diotima. At this point in their career, Krallice had solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene as innovators, blending black metal influences with complex musical structures.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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IIIIIIIIII
The section shifts from chaotic intensity to moments of haunting calm, reflecting on themes of time and memory through abstract imagery.
This contrast between chaos and tranquility showcases Krallice's songwriting depth, allowing listeners to engage deeply with the emotional landscape while remaining musically adventurous.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 IIIIIII 8:19
- 2 IIIIIIII 11:12
- 3 IIIIIIIII 12:13
- 4 IIIIIIIIII 10:26
- 5 IIIIIIIIIII 1:46
- 6 IIIIIIIIIIII 16:41
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