Conspiracy in Mind
Communic · 2005
57 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
A labyrinthine blend of intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, merging progressive metal with philosophical themes and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Conspiracy in Mind — The title track opens the album with a powerful fusion of intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics, establishing both thematic and musical foundations for the record.
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They Feed on Our Fear — This track showcases the band's ability to weave intense narratives with dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting societal anxieties while maintaining an engaging melodic structure.
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Communication Sublime — Highlighting Communic’s flair for atmospheric buildups, this song combines lush melodies with heavier sections, embodying the album's duality between beauty and aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and philosophical lyrics but lacks some polish in execution and cohesion.
What we noticed
- Each track typically exceeds six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections that develop themes gradually rather than relying on traditional verse-chorus structures.
- Lyrically, the album explores philosophical themes with a narrative style, often using metaphorical language that complements the intricate musical arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long explorations of existential themes
- intricate rhythms that reward attention
- soaring melodies for deep reflection
- immersive journeys through complex narratives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, straightforward songs
- want instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 21, 2005, 'Conspiracy in Mind' is Communic's debut album, marking their entrance into the progressive metal scene after forming in 2003. The band sought to establish a distinct sound that combined heavy riffs with melodic elements, setting the stage for their future evolution within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Evergrey· Pain of Salvation· Threshold
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Conspiracy in Mind 7:38
- 2 History Reversed 6:48
- 3 They Feed on Our Fear 9:53
- 4 Communication Sublime 7:28
- 5 The Distance 8:08
- 6 Ocean Bed 6:44
- 7 Silence Surrounds 10:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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