Autotheism
The Faceless · 2012
41 min · 9 tracks · technical death metal
A sprawling, ambitious journey through technical death metal that intertwines philosophical themes with intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Autotheist Movement II: Emancipate — This track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of self-deification and liberation, featuring intricate guitar work layered over dynamic rhythms that encapsulate the project's ambition.
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Hail Science — At less than a minute long, this interlude serves as a provocative statement on rationality and skepticism, contrasting sharply with the album's more extensive tracks while reinforcing its overarching themes.
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The Eidolon Reality — This song showcases the band's signature blend of technical prowess and melodic elements, creating an immersive experience that reflects the existential inquiries central to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a cohesive thematic journey, solidifying its place in technical death metal.
What we noticed
- The album consists of three multi-part movements that frame the thematic narrative, with each movement containing distinct sections that shift in tempo and intensity.
- The use of atmospheric interludes between heavier sections provides a contrast that enhances the overall dynamic range of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- philosophical themes to ponder
- sprawling ambitious musical journey
- intricate musicianship for detail lovers
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 14, 2012, 'Autotheism' is The Faceless's third studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound following the critical acclaim of 'Planetary Duality.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as innovators within the technical death metal genre, pushing boundaries both musically and lyrically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Beyond Creation· Spawn of Possession
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Autotheist Movement I: Create 3:44
- 2 Autotheist Movement II: Emancipate 7:20
- 3 Autotheist Movement III: Deconsecrate 6:39
- 4 Accelerated Evolution 4:39
- 5 The Eidolon Reality 3:46
- 6 Ten Billion Years 5:54
- 7 Hail Science 0:53
- 8 Hymn of Sanity 1:34
- 9 In Solitude 6:27
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