Anshur-Za
Thy Disease · 2009
45 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
Aggressive industrial metal intertwines with electronic elements, creating an intense soundscape that challenges the listener's perceptions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blame — The opening track sets a powerful tone with driving rhythms and aggressive vocals, establishing the album's overall theme of accountability amidst chaos.
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Nightmare Scenario — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of dark themes through haunting melodies and sharp lyrics that interrogate human nature in dire circumstances.
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Freedom for Anshur-Za — This title track serves as a centerpiece, blending intricate instrumentation with philosophical lyrics that challenge concepts of freedom and control.
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General's Speech — This brief but impactful piece utilizes sampled speeches to critique authority, showcasing Thy Disease's ability to incorporate socio-political commentary into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive metal with electronic elements, showcasing strong production and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and electronic beats, while the second half introduces more atmospheric interludes.
- Lyrical themes are explored through spoken word segments interspersed with harsh vocals, adding a narrative layer to the music.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blame 4:17
- 2 Code Red 2:59
- 3 Collateral Damage 2:57
- 4 Nightmare Scenario 4:14
- 5 Moral Supremacy 3:26
- 6 Fog of War 3:16
- 7 Freedom for Anshur-Za 4:04
- 8 General's Speech 2:55
- 9 Rotten Structure 4:33
- 10 Salah-Dhin 4:23
- 11 Sinner in Me 3:52
- 12 Frozen 4:34
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