Catharsis
Machine Head · 2018
209 min · 37 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal
A fierce blend of thrash and groove metal that channels raw emotion through powerful riffs and introspective lyrics.
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 want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Catharsis' is Machine Head's ninth studio album and their first since the departure of guitarist Phil Demmel. This album marks a significant point in their career as they sought to redefine their sound while tackling contemporary issues, showcasing both musical aggression and lyrical depth following the polarized reception of their previous release, 'Bloodstone & Diamonds'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lamb of God· Pantera· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Volatile 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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