Catharsis
Machine Head · 2018
209 min · 37 tracks · thrash metal
A blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing a raw emotional landscape amidst thrash and groove metal elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Volatile Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and direct confrontation of political themes, encapsulating the album's spirit.
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California Bleeding — This track blends rhythmic complexity with poignant lyrics that address societal unrest, reflecting the band's engagement with current events.
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Bastards — A powerful anthem that channels feelings of frustration and defiance, resonating deeply with listeners in a politically charged climate.
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Heavy Lies the Crown — This lengthy track explores themes of responsibility and consequence, showcasing the band's maturity in songwriting and arrangement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- patient exploration of raw feelings
- cathartic release through intensity
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
- late-night solitude for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Catharsis offers a blend of styles but hasn't achieved significant acclaim or recognition.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Catharsis' marked Machine Head's ninth studio album, arriving five years after their previous release, 'Bloodstone & Diamonds.' The band was navigating a period of lineup changes and striving to redefine their sound while addressing contemporary social issues through their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lamb of God· Pantera· Killswitch Engage
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bastards
The narrator shifts from personal anguish to a broader critique of societal failures.
This transition broadens the song's impact, moving from individual pain to collective outrage and revealing the interconnectedness of personal and societal struggles.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Volatile Start here 4:38
- 2 Catharsis 6:10
- 3 Beyond the Pale 4:31
- 4 California Bleeding 4:12
- 5 Triple Beam 4:41
- 6 Kaleidoscope 4:03
- 7 Bastards 5:04
- 8 Hope Begets Hope 4:30
- 9 Screaming at the Sun 3:54
- 10 Behind a Mask 4:07
- 11 Heavy Lies the Crown 8:48
- 12 Psychotic 5:01
- 13 Grind You Down 4:06
- 14 Razorblade Smile 4:00
- 15 Eulogy 6:33
Disc 2
- 1 Imperium 6:41
- 2 Beautiful Mourning 5:14
- 3 Now We Die 6:59
- 4 Bite the Bullet 4:15
- 5 Locust 9:13
- 6 From This Day 4:27
- 7 Ten Ton Hammer 4:55
- 8 This Is the End 6:05
- 9 Beneath the Silt 5:25
- 10 The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears 4:21
- 11 Phil's Solo 3:02
- 12 Darkness Within 7:47
- 13 Bulldozer 5:52
- 14 Killers & Kings 5:20
- 15 Davidian 6:24
- 16 Descend the Shades of Night 7:03
- 17 Now I Lay Thee Down 5:40
- 18 Take My Scars 4:54
- 19 Aesthetics of Hate 7:27
- 20 Game Over 6:37
- 21 Old 5:13
- 22 Halo 12:10
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