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| Released | 18 August 2023 (2023-08-18) |
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| Length | 48:26 |
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| Label | Seek & Strike |
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| Producer | Niklas Karlsson |
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Professional ratings| Review scores |
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| Source | Rating |
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| Acta Infernalis | 95/100[3] |
| Boolin Tunes | 6/10[4] |
| Chaoszine | [5] |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[2] |
| GBHBL | 10/10[6] |
| Ghost Cult Magazine | 8/10[7] |
| Metal Hammer | [8] |
| Noizze | 7/10[1] |
Descent is the fourth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Orbit Culture. It was released on 18 August 2023, via Seek & Strike Records in LP, CD and digital formats. Frontman Niklas Karlsson stated that Descent was meant to be "a live-friendly album, but in the end it turned out to be this big-ass darker monster," referring to its balance of light and dark elements. "That's what we're pushing for: the highest mountain to the lowest abyss."[9] The album was well-received by critics and audiences, receiving praise and favorable ratings from reviewers.[10] Two songs from the album's recording sessions were later released as part of an EP titled The Forgotten, released later that year.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Niklas Karlsson.
Descent track listing| Title |
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| 1. | "Descending" | 1:38 |
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| 2. | "Black Mountain" | 5:30 |
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| 3. | "Sorrower" | 6:30 |
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| 4. | "From the Inside" | 6:08 |
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| 5. | "Vultures of North" | 4:38 |
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| 6. | "Alienated" | 3:17 |
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| 7. | "The Aisle of Fire" | 5:44 |
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| 8. | "Undercity" | 5:39 |
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| 9. | "Descent" | 4:19 |
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| 10. | "Through Time" | 5:03 |
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| Total length: | 48:26 |
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Personnel
Orbit Culture
- Niklas Karlsson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, production, mixing, mastering, engineering
- Richard Hansson – lead guitar
- Fredrik Lennartsson – bass guitar
- Christopher Wallerstedt – drums
Additional contributor
References
- ^ a b Aden, Josiah (15 August 2023). "Orbit Culture – Descent". Noizze. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b Marshall, Will (15 August 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Descent – Orbit Culture". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Review 1933: Orbit Culture – Descent – English". Acta Infernalis. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Hammond, Joe (17 August 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Orbit Culture — Descent". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Suloinen, Julia (13 August 2023). "Orbit Culture's new album "Descent": rageful rhythms, mysterious noises and a creepy spirit of the wilderness". Chaoszine. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Fisher, Carl (14 August 2023). "Album Review: Orbit Culture – Descent (Seek and Strike Records)". GBHBL. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Rosie (15 August 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Orbit Culture – Descent". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Brennan, Adam (22 August 2023). "Descent isn't just one of 2023's best albums: it should be the record that finally confirms Orbit Culture as metal's next big breakout band". louder. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ ""Highest mountain, lowest abyss": Inside ORBIT CULTURE's most extreme album yet". Revolver. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Tilkin, Laureline (9 August 2023). "REVIEW: Orbit Culture - Descent". Tuonela Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Grütz, Moritz (2 October 2025). "Orbit Culture - Interviews - Metal1.info". Metal1.Info. Retrieved 10 October 2025.