What makes Cosmogenesis by Obscura notable?

Cosmogenesis received critical acclaim for its elaborate compositions and musicianship, landing high positions in various metal charts upon release. The album significantly influenced the progressive death metal scene and helped elevate Obscura's status, leading to subsequent tours and collaborations with prominent artists in the genre. Released on January 1, 2009, Cosmogenesis was Obscura's second studio album, following their 2006 debut, Retribution. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the progressive metal scene, showcasing a more refined sound that would help establish them as key players in the genre.

How many songs are on Cosmogenesis?

Cosmogenesis has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Cosmogenesis

Obscura · 2009

50 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

Intricate riffs and cosmic themes intertwine with technical precision, creating a sonic landscape that is both expansive and immersive.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Anticosmic Overload — Opening the album with blistering speed and technicality, this track sets the tone for the cosmic themes explored throughout Cosmogenesis.
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Choir of Spirits — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melodic elements with intricate instrumentation, highlighting their signature sound evolution.
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Infinite Rotation — With its complex time signatures and dynamic shifts, this song exemplifies the band's technical prowess while maintaining a captivating melodic core.
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Cosmogenesis — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of existence and creation through an expansive soundscape that contrasts aggressive sections with serene melodies.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

Intricate compositions and technical precision define this progressive metal album, making it a notable entry in its genre.

What we noticed

Guitar solos are intricately woven into the fabric of the songs, often trading off between melodic phrases and technical runs.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Anticosmic Overload 4:16
2 Choir of Spirits 5:31
3 Universe Momentum 4:33
4 Incarnated 4:53
5 Orbital Elements 5:21
6 Desolate Spheres 4:01
7 Infinite Rotation 4:48
8 Noospheres 5:04
9 Cosmogenesis 4:14
10 Centric Flow 7:25

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