Released 20 years ago
All Things Set Aside
Veil of Maya · 2006
33 min · 9 tracks · metalcore
A punishing blend of intricate guitar work and relentless rhythms propelled by guttural vocals and atmospheric interludes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your World of Lies — This track exemplifies the band's signature djent-inspired guitar riffs paired with fierce vocals, showcasing their technical skill while maintaining a heavy emotional core.
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Indefinite Bloodlust — With its complex time signatures and aggressive breakdowns, this song represents the band's innovative approach to heaviness and rhythm within the metalcore genre.
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The Uprising — As the opening track, it sets a ferocious tone for the album with its explosive energy and intricate musical arrangements, immediately drawing listeners into their world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and intensity but lacks the refinement of later works.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals dominate the majority of tracks, with occasional atmospheric interludes providing contrast and depth.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, typical of the metalcore genre.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- short bursts of intensity
- punishing rhythms and intricate guitar
- cathartic release through aggression
- atmospheric interludes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek melodic softness and calm
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, All Things Set Aside is Veil of Maya's debut album, marking their entry into the metalcore and deathcore scenes. At this time, the band was still establishing their sound, which would later evolve significantly in their subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Born of Osiris· After the Burial· Periphery
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Uprising 1:31
- 2 Entry Level Exit Wounds 2:51
- 3 Your World of Lies 6:03
- 4 Mark My Words 3:02
- 5 All Things Set Aside 3:02
- 6 Indefinite Bloodlust 3:45
- 7 Sever the Voices 4:50
- 8 The Black Funeral March 4:38
- 9 The Session 3:24
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