Beyond the Infinite
Soilwork · 2014
21 min · 5 tracks · melodic death metal
Aggressive riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a seamless blend of intensity and emotional depth in each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool Start here — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its relentless energy and complex arrangements, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of inner turmoil.
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These Absent Eyes — This song features an infectious chorus that highlights the band’s knack for blending melody with aggression, making it a standout example of their style.
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Resisting the Current — The track showcases dynamic shifts from heavy verses to soaring choruses, illustrating the band's versatility and commitment to pushing genre boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong compositions and solid production, but its impact within the genre is limited.
What we noticed
- The EP maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only slight variations that create dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that enhance the melodic elements without overshadowing the overall aggression.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo headbanging
- relentless melodic energy
- short bursts of intensity
- in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer standalone singles
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases intricate compositions and lyrical depth, reinforcing Soilwork's position in melodic death metal.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Beyond the Infinite is Soilwork's sixth studio album, following their well-received record The Living Infinite. This album showcases the band's continued evolution within the melodic death metal genre, solidifying their signature sound while experimenting with new elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Arch Enemy
Tracklist
- 1 My Nerves, Your Everyday Tool Start here 4:18
- 2 These Absent Eyes 3:40
- 3 Resisting the Current 4:29
- 4 When Sound Collides 4:33
- 5 Forever Lost in Vain 4:49
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