Colliding Skies
Chaos Divine · 2015
56 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
Progressive metal textures intertwine with melodic passages, creating a dynamic soundscape that balances heaviness and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Landmines — Opening with powerful riffs and soaring melodies, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of conflict and inner turmoil.
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Badge of Honour — This track combines intricate guitar work with reflective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to balance technicality with emotional storytelling.
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Before the Dawn — With its haunting melodies and climactic structure, this piece encapsulates the overarching themes of hope and renewal present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and dynamic contrasts but remains within familiar progressive metal territory.
What we noticed
- Melodic guitar solos frequently intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a contrast that is prominent throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes, such as 'Before the Dawn', which serve to enhance the emotional weight of the heavier sections.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Soldiers
The bridge shifts perspective to address the sacrifices made by individuals amidst chaos and conflict.
This change in perspective deepens the emotional impact and emphasizes the weight of personal stories within broader societal struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Landmines 7:40
- 2 Badge of Honour 4:16
- 3 Painted With Grey 4:22
- 4 Soldiers 4:48
- 5 Symbiotic 6:17
- 6 Tides 4:54
- 7 Before the Dawn 5:18
- 8 The Shepherd 6:34
- 9 Mara 5:53
- 10 With Nothing We Depart 6:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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