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Altered State

Tesseract · 2013

50 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

A cerebral blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate rhythms that redefine progressive metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • cerebral soundscapes for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing that evolves
  • introspective listening in solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 27, 2013, 'Altered State' is Tesseract's second full-length album, following their acclaimed debut 'One'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the progressive metal scene after lineup changes, specifically with the introduction of new vocalist Daniel Tompkins.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Of Matter – Proxy 5:05
  • 2 Of Matter – Retrospect 5:32
  • 3 Of Matter – Resist 3:40
  • 4 Of Mind – Nocturne 5:50
  • 5 Of Mind – Exile 8:50
  • 6 Of Reality – Eclipse 5:03
  • 7 Of Reality – Palingenesis 2:46
  • 8 Of Reality – Calabi-Yau 2:00
  • 9 Of Energy – Singularity 8:21
  • 10 Of Energy – Embers 3:36

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