Artist: Derkéta Album: In Death We Meet

Year: 2012
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In Death We Meet: A Critical Review of Derkéta's Album

Derkéta is a U.S. death-doom metal band that has made a name for itself in the world of heavy metal music. Their latest album, In Death We Meet, is a testament to their unique sound and strong lyrics. As a fan of both death and doom metal, I was excited to listen to this album and share my thoughts about it with fellow music enthusiasts. In this blog post, I will provide a critical review of the album, a brief history of the band, the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, and my personal thoughts on the most innovative parts of the album.

Derkéta was founded in 1988 and is considered to be one of the first all-female death metal bands in the world. They have undergone several line-up changes over the years, but drummer and vocalist, Sharon Bascovsky, has remained with the band throughout its history. Their earlier work focused heavily on death metal, but In Death We Meet is a doom metal album with death metal influences. The album was released in 2020, which makes it the band's second full-length album after 2012's In Death We Meet EP.

In Death We Meet is a unique album that brings together the rawness of death metal with the melancholy of doom metal. The album starts strong with Intrusion - a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The use of melodic guitar riffs and Sharon Bascovsky's powerful vocals make this track stand out. Darkness Fades Life and Temptress of Death are also noteworthy tracks that showcase the band's musical range. The songs are slow-paced with a focus on creating a dark and brooding atmosphere that suits the album's theme.

One of the innovative parts of the album is the use of clean vocals on some tracks. Goddess of Death and Rest in Peace are examples of this. The clean vocals add a softer touch to the album and show the band's versatility. However, some may argue that it takes away from the aggressive sound that death metal is known for. Another innovative aspect of the album is the use of keyboard and organ sounds that provide a haunting backdrop to the music.

While the album is a solid effort, there are a few criticisms that can be made. One of the main issues is that some tracks can feel a bit too long and repetitive. For example, Swallowed by Death and The End Always Comes are over seven minutes long and can drag on for too long. Additionally, while the clean vocals are a nice touch, they do feel out of place on some tracks. Most of the tracks on the album feel quite similar, which may make it hard for some listeners to differentiate between them.

In Death We Meet is a solid album that showcases Derkéta's unique sound. The band's ability to blend death and doom metal is impressive, and the addition of clean vocals shows their musical range. However, there are a few issues that detract from the overall experience. Some tracks are too long and repetitive, and the clean vocals can feel out of place at times. Regardless, this album is a must-listen for fans of death and doom metal.