Voices of Omens is the fourth full-length album release by Rwake. It is their first album released through Relapse Records.[3] It has a total playing time of 59 minutes and 6 seconds.

Voices of Omens
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2007
StudioOctober 2006-Vocals, Guitars, Synths/Samples, Bass recorded at Volume Studios (Chicago); Drums recorded at Electrical Audio.
GenreSludge metal
Length59:06
LabelRelapse Records
ProducerSanford Parker
Rwake chronology
If You Walk Before You Crawl, You Crawl Before You Die
(2004)
Voices of Omens
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media8.0/10[1]
Revolver[2]

Musical style

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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

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No.TitleLength
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

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  • Gravy (Guitar)
  • Jeff - (Drums)
  • C.T. - (Vocals)
  • Reid - (Bass)
  • B. - (Moog/Samples/Vocals)
  • Kiffin - (Guitar)

Critical reception

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Pitchfork described it as "ingenious, forward-thinking metal."[1] AllMusic called it "one of 2004's best and most intriguing heavy metal records".[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rwake Voices of Omens". Pitchfork. March 7, 2007.
  2. ^ Burton, Brent (April 2007). "In the Rear". Revolver. No. 55. Future US, Inc. p. 116. ISSN 1527-408X.
  3. ^ "Voice of Omens". Exclaim. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Vices of Omens". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
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