Voices of Omens
Voices of Omens is the fourth full-length album release by Rwake. It is their first album released through Relapse Records.[2] It has a total playing time of 59 minutes and 6 seconds.
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| Released | February 20, 2007 | |||
| Studio | October 2006-Vocals, Guitars, Synths/Samples, Bass recorded at Volume Studios (Chicago); Drums recorded at Electrical Audio. | |||
| Genre | Sludge metal | |||
| Length | 59:06 | |||
| Label | Relapse Records | |||
| Producer | Sanford Parker | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | (8.0/10)[1] |
Musical style
The vocals are of a varied Death Metal style, varying from high shrieks to low growls and roars. The music is monolithic, but is more fast-paced and up-tempo than Doom Metal. The bass intertwines with the guitar, but is neither inaudible or emphasized.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 1:23 |
| 2. | "The Finality" | 9:09 |
| 3. | "Crooked Rivers" | 7:10 |
| 4. | "Fire and Flight" | 7:06 |
| 5. | "Leviticus" | 7:17 |
| 6. | "Of Grievous Abominations" | 9:40 |
| 7. | "Bridge" | 1:21 |
| 8. | "Inverted Overtures" | 6:45 |
| 9. | "The Lure of Light" | 9:15 |
Personnel
Critical reception
Pitchfork described it as "ingenious, forward-thinking metal."[1] AllMusic called it "one of 2004's best and most intriguing heavy metal records".[3]
References
- "Rwake Voices of Omens". Pitchfork. March 7, 2007.
- "Voice of Omens". Exclaim. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- "Vices of Omens". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
External links
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