Apoptosis
Allegaeon · 2019
56 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
A complex tapestry of melodic death metal that interweaves intricate guitar work with thematic explorations of life and decay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Interphase // Meiosis — This track exemplifies Allegaeon's signature blend of melodic hooks and intricate instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their technical style.
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The Secular Age — With its poignant lyrics exploring themes of belief and existence, this track captures the album's intellectual ambition while delivering powerful riffs.
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Apoptosis — The title track serves as an epic culmination of the album's themes, featuring dynamic shifts in tempo and an exploration of life cycles through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances intricate compositions with thematic depth, making it a notable entry in melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- Lyrical themes are woven throughout the tracks, with each song exploring different scientific and existential concepts.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes that serve as transitions between heavier sections, enhancing the overall flow of the album.
- The final track, 'Apoptosis', concludes with an extended atmospheric outro that contrasts with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Parthenogenesis 2:14
- 2 Interphase // Meiosis 5:08
- 3 Extremophiles (B) 5:54
- 4 The Secular Age 4:36
- 5 Exothermic Chemical Combustion 4:43
- 6 Extremophiles (A) 4:02
- 7 Metaphobia 4:13
- 8 Tsunami and Submergence 6:26
- 9 Colors of the Currents 2:38
- 10 Stellar Tidal Disruption 6:06
- 11 Apoptosis 10:18
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