You, Whom I Have Always Hated
The Body · 2015
50 min · 10 tracks · doom metal
An experimental blend of doom metal and noise, merging haunting atmospheres with harsh sonic textures that confront the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Wheel Weaves as the Wheel Wills — Opening with an ominous tone, this track sets a foreboding atmosphere that encapsulates the album's exploration of existential dread and human suffering.
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Her Strongholds Unvanquishable — This track exemplifies the band's ability to balance crushing heaviness with ethereal melodies, creating an unsettling yet captivating listening experience.
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The Devils of Trust Steal the Souls of the Free — At just over two minutes, this brief interlude distills the album's themes into a concentrated burst of chaos, reflecting on trust and betrayal.
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Lurking Fear — With its slow build and palpable tension, this track embodies the essence of doom metal, leaving listeners in a state of suspense throughout its duration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique blend of genres make it stand out in the metal scene.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, adding an unsettling layer to the already intense sonic experience.
- The pacing varies significantly; some tracks build slowly over several minutes while others explode into chaotic noise almost immediately.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting atmospheres that linger
- intense emotional confrontations throughout
- challenging sonic textures to explore
- gradual build of unsettling tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or catchy tunes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2015, The Body had solidified their place in the underground music scene with multiple releases since their formation in 1999. 'You, Whom I Have Always Hated' is their fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'I Shall Be Free' from 2014. This release showcases their continued evolution into more avant-garde territories while maintaining their signature intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Wheel Weaves as the Wheel Wills 5:19
- 2 Manifest Alchemy 5:29
- 3 In Meetings Hearts Beat Closer 6:31
- 4 Coward 4:58
- 5 Her Strongholds Unvanquishable 7:22
- 6 The Devils of Trust Steal the Souls of the Free 2:08
- 7 Terrible Lie 4:11
- 8 Beyond the Realms of Dream, That Fleeting Shade Under the Corpus of Vanity 5:11
- 9 He Returns to the Place of His Iniquity 2:15
- 10 Lurking Fear 6:35
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