Godthrymm - Projections (2024)

I can appreciate what the album is trying to do, and compared to a lot of modern doom metal, it actually puts effort into structure rather than relying entirely on atmosphere. The songs usually feel like they're moving toward something, which already puts it above a large part of the genre.

The problem is that the destinations rarely justify the journey. The album spends a lot of time building tension and emotional weight, but when the climaxes arrive, they don't feel transformative enough. I hear competence and craftsmanship, but not many moments that genuinely stop me in my tracks.

The atmosphere is strong, but it's also very familiar. Throughout the record I keep hearing echoes of classic British doom rather than a voice that fully establishes its own identity. The influence is handled well, but I don't feel much surprise or discovery.

By the end, I'm left respecting the album more than loving it. It avoids some of the usual doom metal pitfalls, especially the complete lack of direction, but it still struggles to deliver the kind of overwhelming emotional payoff that would push it into the upper tier for me. It's solid, occasionally impressive, but ultimately not memorable enough to rise much higher.

Pros

Strong emotional weight → the album maintains a convincing sense of melancholy and seriousness throughout
Better structural development than most doom metal → the songs generally feel directed rather than purely atmospheric
Consistent atmosphere → the mood is cohesive and immersive without feeling completely repetitive

Cons

Climaxes don't hit hard enough → the build-ups are often stronger than the eventual payoff
Too rooted in genre tradition → I hear a lot of familiar Peaceville-era doom language and not enough distinctive personality
Momentum fades over the runtime → despite the long-form writing, several passages feel stretched beyond their dramatic value

Genre: Doom Metal
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 203th / 428

Highlight: The Sun Never Fell


Made me think of:
My Dying Bride
Paradise Lost
Mourning Beloveth

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