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Akercocke - Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone



8.5 | 246 votes |
Release date: 10 October 2005
Style: Progressive death metal

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01. Verdelet
02. Seduced
03. Shelter From The Sand
04. Eyes Of Dawn
05. Abbadonna, Dying In The Sun
06. Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone
07. Intractable
08. Seraphs And Silence
09. The Penance
10. Lex Talionis

Staff review by
KwonVerge
Rating:
9.2
Well, Akercocke are one of those bands in the extreme metal scene that reached their fourth full-length release without having any shameful moments in their course, up to date, in the darkness.

When the Salem Orchid withered, from its ashes arose Akercocke and shook the foundations of the extreme metal scene with the magnificent "Rape Of The Bastard Nazarene". "Goat Of Mendes" followed, a personal favorite and a hymn to the beauty of the night and whatever comes forth from it, and two years later the wonderful "Choronzon" came out.

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published 26.11.2005 | Comments (0)

Guest review by
Daibh
Rating:
9.6
With the enhanced version of this release fans are treated to a free DVD disc, the contents of which are an absurd interview conducted by a mock-Italian metal head who apparently was "the first on the scene."

As the DVD progresses, one realizes that Akercocke are a band with an immense sense of humor; a band who are comfortable with what they are.

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published 05.07.2006 | Comments (10)

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02.10.2011 - 12:54
Rating: 10
Acidjunkie

A perfect mix of Death, Black and just a touch of Avant-garde metal. One of the few albums I cannot find anything negative to say about.
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04.11.2012 - 22:26
Rating: 9
LeKiwi
High Fist Prog
Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.
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04.11.2012 - 22:42
Rating: 8
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Nothing avantgarde about this album at all. :\
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass
Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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17.02.2013 - 23:23
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Written by LeKiwi on 04.11.2012 at 22:26

Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.

Yeah, I saw this comment way back, and I still don't see what's avant-garde about this. Pretty typical of a progressive death album to me, almost no avant-garde elements or playing styles present, certainly not in the vocals which are just quite diverse (and not sure how vocals could ever make something avant-garde really). I suggest you look at Diskord for a good example of a death metal band with a strong avant-garde aesthetic. Or Gorguts' 'Obscura' album of course (of which the former takes a lot from). Also Baring Teeth.
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17.02.2013 - 23:45
Rating: 9
LeKiwi
High Fist Prog
Written by Guest on 17.02.2013 at 23:23

Written by LeKiwi on 04.11.2012 at 22:26

Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.

Yeah, I saw this comment way back, and I still don't see what's avant-garde about this. Pretty typical of a progressive death album to me, almost no avant-garde elements or playing styles present, certainly not in the vocals which are just quite diverse (and not sure how vocals could ever make something avant-garde really). I suggest you look at Diskord for a good example of a death metal band with a strong avant-garde aesthetic. Or Gorguts' 'Obscura' album of course (of which the former takes a lot from). Also Baring Teeth.


I had no idea what I was saying, must have been really tired or drunk It's clearly progressive now that I know the album quite well.
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10.10.2013 - 08:19
Rating: 9
MetalDoomMaster

God damn it this band is amazing, some of the riffs on this are ferocious.
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10.08.2016 - 19:01
Mikolaj
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Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.
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10.08.2016 - 21:48
Darkside Momo
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Written by Guest on 10.08.2016 at 19:01

Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.

Quoted for truth. "Shelter From The Sand" is absolutely stunning.
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10.08.2016 - 21:55
!J.O.O.E.!
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Still constantly torn between this and Choronzon. Not sure why but my heart seems to gravitate slightly toward the latter. I'd say that the title track is Ak's crowning song though.
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11.08.2016 - 00:40
Mikolaj
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Written by Darkside Momo on 10.08.2016 at 21:48

Written by Guest on 10.08.2016 at 19:01

Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.

Quoted for truth. "Shelter From The Sand" is absolutely stunning.


The vocals are the definitive highlight in this song for me, just fantastic. So much euphoria.
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11.08.2016 - 13:04
Rating: 9
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Written by Guest on 10.08.2016 at 21:55

Still constantly torn between this and Choronzon. Not sure why but my heart seems to gravitate slightly toward the latter. I'd say that the title track is Ak's crowning song though.


I have the same feeling. I'm torn between them, except that I can't choose. I've been listening to all Akercocke album's lately since they will be coming back. Still feel the same way
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


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12.07.2018 - 16:27
VIG
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"Shelter From The Sand" is one of the better songs ever written.
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29.04.2020 - 17:45
Spawdophonik

Verdelet is one of the best songs I have ever heard
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14.05.2020 - 03:20
Rating: 9
Metren
Dreadrealm
Listened to this album for the first time ever today. These guys' music is so fucking cool, it defines cool tbh.
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10.07.2021 - 17:33
Rating: 9
(o> . )

Re-listening to this a little bit again, brütal.
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25.03.2023 - 19:40
Rating: 10
Metal Addiction

This album perfectly suits my musical taste. It displays the near-perfect mixture of black and death metal with a sophisticated touch of avant-garde approach. The prowess of the songwriting has been exquisitely executed in a jaw-dropping way. Without a doubt, this album is one of my all-time favourites.
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