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Apocalyptica
Metal · 2005 · 6 tracks · 51m

Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica

Four cellos and a drum kit creating a massive wall of sound. Aggressive, classically-informed metal that replaces electric guitars with high-tension wooden strings.

January 24, 2005 · Island Records (2)

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A high-tension blend of gothic melancholy and aggressive, percussive energy.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks · 51m
02
Quutamo
3:28
03
Distraction
3:56
06
Fisheye
4:10
08
Fatal Error
3:00
10
Ruska
4:39
11
Deathzone / En vie
10:15
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in 'Quutamo' where the melodic weeping of the lead cello suddenly snaps into a rhythmic, percussive chug.
The sheer velocity of the bowing on 'Fatal Error' that mimics the frantic alternate picking of a thrash metal guitarist.
The sprawling ten-minute evolution of 'Deathzone' as it moves from haunting silence to a massive, multi-layered wall of strings.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Apocalyptica sound next to the rest of Apocalyptica's catalogue?

Winter+2.9σ

Winter saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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