Released 16 years ago this October
Concealing Fate
Tesseract · 2010
27 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal
Complex time signatures and atmospheric shifts create an immersive soundscape, blending aggression with melodic introspection in progressive metal form.
Top tracks — play these first
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Concealing Fate, Part 1: Acceptance — This track opens the EP with expansive soundscapes and intricate rhythms, setting the tone for the conceptual journey that unfolds throughout.
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Concealing Fate, Part 3: The Impossible — A standout moment where aggressive instrumentation meets emotive vocals, illustrating Tesseract's ability to balance heaviness with melodic elements effectively.
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Concealing Fate, Part 5: Epiphany — This brief interlude serves as a poignant reflective moment in the narrative arc, highlighting the band's talent for creating atmosphere through minimalism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's intricate structure and seamless flow establish it as a notable entry in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The vocal delivery varies from clean singing to harsh growls, enhancing the emotional range throughout the extended piece.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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
- labyrinthine rhythms that challenge perception
- patient build to climactic conclusion
- immersive journey through intricate layers
- reflective moments of self-discovery
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Concealing Fate is Tesseract's debut extended play, released in 2010 when the band was establishing its presence in the progressive metal scene. Following a series of demos, this record marked their first major release, showcasing their unique sound and approach to songwriting that would define their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Periphery· Animals as Leaders· Between the Buried and Me
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Concealing Fate, Part 2: Deception
The shift from questioning to realization encapsulates a moment of internal conflict and clarity within the narrative.
This transition emphasizes the thematic evolution present in the EP, marking a crucial point in the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Concealing Fate, Part 1: Acceptance 8:37
- 2 Concealing Fate, Part 2: Deception 5:17
- 3 Concealing Fate, Part 3: The Impossible 4:51
- 4 Concealing Fate, Part 4: Perfection 2:38
- 5 Concealing Fate, Part 5: Epiphany 1:29
- 6 Concealing Fate, Part 6: Origin 4:43
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