Aion
CMX · 2003
50 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
Aion weaves intricate melodies with existential themes, creating a hauntingly immersive experience rooted in progressive rock tradition.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pirunnyrkki Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Sielunvihollinen — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of melodic complexity and lyrical depth, addressing themes of inner conflict with haunting vocals and intricate instrumentation.
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Fysiikka ei kestä — Here, the band blends powerful rhythms with existential musings, making it a standout representation of Aion's thematic coherence and musical prowess.
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Hautalinnut — The closing track offers a reflective culmination of the album’s journey, featuring dynamic shifts that encapsulate CMX's ability to merge emotion with progressive rock elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Aion showcases intricate compositions and thematic depth, solidifying CMX's unique voice in progressive rock.
What we noticed
- Lyrical themes often explore existential and philosophical concepts, with each track presenting a narrative that builds on the previous one.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo journey
- dark atmospheric immersion
- reflective moments of melancholy
- intricate melodies for deep listening
- evening solitude with haunting depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer lighthearted, carefree tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Aion is a notable evolution in CMX's sound, receiving widespread acclaim and solidifying their status.
- Themes
- inner conflict· Finnish existentialism
- Career context
- By the time of Aion's release in 2003, CMX had established themselves as a leading force in Finnish rock, following their critically acclaimed album, Veljet. This album marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing deeper lyrical themes and complex arrangements characteristic of their mature phase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amorphis· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
- 1 Pirunnyrkki Start here 3:22
- 2 Sielunvihollinen 4:00
- 3 Melankolia 4:12
- 4 Fysiikka ei kestä 4:55
- 5 Palvelemaan konetta 3:55
- 6 Kuoleman risteyksestä kolme virstaa pohjoiseen 5:46
- 7 Kyyn pimeä puoli 3:17
- 8 Sivu paholaisen päiväkirjasta 4:13
- 9 Nahkasiipi 4:22
- 10 Ensimmäinen saattaja 5:42
- 11 Hautalinnut 6:13
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