Astraea
Rolo Tomassi · 2012
38 min · 10 tracks · mathcore
Astraea merges chaotic mathcore with ethereal melodies, creating a sonic landscape that oscillates between aggression and introspective beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Howl — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its explosive energy and intricate arrangements, showcasing the band's ability to fuse chaos with melody.
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Echopraxia — With its dynamic shifts and haunting vocals, this track exemplifies Rolo Tomassi's unique blend of intensity and vulnerability, marking a high point in the album.
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Illunis — This lengthy piece combines atmospheric elements with aggressive instrumentation, illustrating the band's ambition and depth while encapsulating the thematic explorations of Astraea.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Astraea showcases a blend of chaos and melody, with strong contrasts in vocals and instrumentation that define its sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric instrumental passages that serve as bridges, allowing for dynamic transitions between chaotic and serene moments.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with intensity
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- short tracks inviting replay
- climactic moments of catharsis
Maybe skip if you
- prefers straightforward song structures
- seeks instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Astraea is Rolo Tomassi's third studio album, following their acclaimed release, Cosmology, in 2010. At this point in their career, the band was refining their signature sound, blending elements of progressive rock with heavy mathcore influences while gaining recognition within the underground metal scene.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Echopraxia
The bridge features a sudden shift in vocal delivery that contrasts earlier sections, introducing an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.
This moment disrupts the established flow and enhances emotional weight, reflecting internal conflict through a stark change in expression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Howl 4:38
- 2 Ex Luna Scientia 3:58
- 3 The Scales of Balance 3:33
- 4 Remancer 1:48
- 5 Empiresk 4:00
- 6 Prelude II (Echolalia) 1:03
- 7 Echopraxia 3:15
- 8 Gloam 3:31
- 9 Illunis 4:51
- 10 Illuminare 7:36
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