Anesthetic
Mark Morton · 2019
42 min · 10 tracks · groove metal
A dynamic blend of groove metal and melodic elements, weaving intricate guitar work with powerful vocals and atmospheric textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cross Off — This track stands out for its raw energy and emotional weight, featuring Chester Bennington's powerful vocals that add a haunting layer to the song's themes of loss and resilience.
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Sworn Apart — With its driving rhythm and soaring melodies, this track exemplifies Morton's ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, making it a pivotal moment on the album.
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The Truth Is Dead — The collaboration with Randy Blythe delivers an intense vocal exchange that encapsulates the album’s exploration of personal conflict and societal issues, making it a highlight for fans of both artists.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing aggressive and melodic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track featuring aggressive guitar riffs and dynamic shifts, then transitions into more melodic sections in subsequent songs.
- Several tracks incorporate guest vocalists, adding variety to the vocal delivery and emotional range throughout the record.
- The last three tracks feature slower tempos and more atmospheric instrumentation, creating a reflective 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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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cross Off 4:13
- 2 Sworn Apart 3:57
- 3 Axis 4:13
- 4 The Never 4:05
- 5 Save Defiance 4:36
- 6 Blur 5:20
- 7 Back From the Dead 4:03
- 8 Reveal 4:12
- 9 Imaginary Days 3:45
- 10 The Truth Is Dead 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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