Alienigma
Agent Steel · 2007
53 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of speed metal and power metal, echoing sci-fi themes with fierce guitar riffs and soaring vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wash the Planet Clean — This track encapsulates the album's overarching environmental themes with its aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics addressing global issues.
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Hail to the Chief — Utilizing political imagery, this song combines sharp lyrical commentary with high-energy riffs, making it a standout representation of Agent Steel's thematic boldness.
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(World Pandemic Destruction) W.P.D. — This track showcases intricate guitar work and complex song structures, reflecting the band's technical prowess while tackling contemporary fears of global catastrophe.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive thrash elements with melodic vocals, showcasing technical musicianship but with some conventional aspects.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- The last two tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a more atmospheric conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- dystopian thematic exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Alienigma' was released in January 2007, Agent Steel was re-establishing their presence in the metal scene after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 1999. This album marked their return to recording after the lineup changes that included new vocalist Bruce Hall, reflecting a renewed creative energy and a commitment to their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Iced Earth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fashioned From Dust 4:44
- 2 Wash the Planet Clean 5:25
- 3 Hail to the Chief 6:37
- 4 Liberty Lying Bleeding 4:59
- 5 Hybridized 6:06
- 6 Extinct 3:53
- 7 Wormwood 6:08
- 8 (World Pandemic Destruction) W.P.D. 5:23
- 9 Tiamats Fall 5:37
- 10 Lamb to the Slaughter 4:08
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