Asymmetry
Karnivool · 2013
67 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A complex blend of progressive metal and alternative rock that weaves intricate rhythms with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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A.M. War — This track features a dynamic shift from quiet reflection to explosive intensity, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of internal conflict.
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Aeons — With its sprawling length and intricate arrangement, Aeons showcases the band's ability to blend complex musicality with evocative storytelling.
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Alpha Omega — The closing track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's themes, merging haunting melodies with an overarching sense of resolution and continuity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate rhythms and a unique structure, blending progressive metal with alternative rock effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word piece that sets a meditative tone, followed by tracks that progressively build in intensity and complexity.
- The final track is an ambient soundscape that contrasts sharply with the preceding heavier compositions, providing a reflective conclusion.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate melodies for deep focus
- existential themes for introspection
- dynamic progression through tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Asymmetry is Karnivool's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed work, Sound Awake. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation for innovative soundscapes and was exploring deeper conceptual themes in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Are
The moment shifts from collective introspection to an urgent plea for connection amid chaos.
This transition emphasizes the struggle between individual identity and communal belonging, a central theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aum 2:21
- 2 Nachash 4:49
- 3 A.M. War 5:17
- 4 We Are 5:55
- 5 The Refusal 4:54
- 6 Aeons 7:18
- 7 Asymmetry 2:36
- 8 Eidolon 3:44
- 9 Sky Machine 7:48
- 10 Amusia 0:54
- 11 The Last Few 5:15
- 12 Float 4:16
- 13 Alpha Omega 7:56
- 14 Om 3:51
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