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Animals as Leaders

Animals as Leaders · 2009

52 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal

Intricate guitar work intertwines with progressive rhythms, creating a complex yet accessible soundscape that redefines instrumental metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intricate, complex sonic landscapes
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Animals as Leaders' is the debut album from guitarist Tosin Abasi, following his departure from the band Reflux. This album marked a significant turn in his career, allowing him to showcase his virtuosity and innovative approach to guitar-driven music without the constraints of a traditional band format.
Stylistic neighbors
Periphery· Tesseract· Polyphia

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tempting Time 5:23
  • 2 Soraya 4:27
  • 3 Thoroughly at Home 4:02
  • 4 On Impulse 6:09
  • 5 Tessitura 1:06
  • 6 Behaving Badly 4:26
  • 7 The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing 5:32
  • 8 CAFO 6:41
  • 9 Inamorata 6:08
  • 10 Point to Point 1:44
  • 11 Modern Meat 2:06
  • 12 Song of Solomon 4:16

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