Antagonise
Mayan · 2014
64 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and symphonic textures, layered with intricate arrangements and aggressive instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bloodline Forfeit — This track exemplifies the band's ability to combine aggressive riffs with powerful melodies, showcasing strong lyrical themes around heritage and identity.
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Redemption (The Democracy Illusion) — With its complex structure and thought-provoking lyrics, this song critiques societal structures while maintaining an intense musical energy that represents the album's core.
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National Security Extremism (Part 1: Paladins of Deceit) — This track weaves intricate guitar work with a driving rhythm section, addressing themes of deception and manipulation within political contexts, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions with intricate arrangements, though it has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- The use of orchestral elements is prominent in the arrangements, layering symphonic textures over aggressive guitar riffs.
- 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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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Burn Your Witches
The narrative shifts from historical references to a modern critique of societal injustices during a climactic bridge.
This pivot not only connects past injustices to contemporary issues but also amplifies the song's emotional intensity through its structural change.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Descry 2:15
- 2 Bloodline Forfeit 4:16
- 3 Burn Your Witches 5:40
- 4 Redemption (The Democracy Illusion) 6:08
- 5 National Security Extremism (Part 1: Paladins of Deceit) 6:16
- 6 Lone Wolf 5:55
- 7 Devil in Disguise 5:00
- 8 Insano 2:58
- 9 Human Sacrifice 6:10
- 10 Enemies of Freedom 7:10
- 11 Capital Punishment 4:41
- 12 National Security Extremism (Part 2: Faceless Spies) 8:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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