Critical Mass
Threshold · 2002
59 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
Dynamic progressive metal blends intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, creating an immersive sonic experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive sonic journey unfolding gradual build to powerful climax thought-provoking themes and choices
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Critical Mass' is Threshold's fifth studio album, showcasing their established sound after gaining recognition with previous releases like 'Hypothetical' in 2001. This album marked a point of creative confidence as the band continued to refine their progressive metal style while solidifying their lineup.
- If you like
- progressive metal
Critical Mass is an album by Threshold, released in 2002. Dynamic progressive metal blends intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, creating an immersive sonic experience. 'Critical Mass' received positive reviews, particularly for its ambitious compositions and technical musicianship, allowing Threshold to further establish themselves in the progressive metal scene. The album features the epic title track, which has become a fan favorite and represents the band's signature blend of melody and complexity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Critical Mass sound like?
Dynamic progressive metal blends intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, creating an immersive sonic experience. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes Critical Mass by Threshold notable?
'Critical Mass' received positive reviews, particularly for its ambitious compositions and technical musicianship, allowing Threshold to further establish themselves in the progressive metal scene. The album features the epic title track, which has become a fan favorite and represents the band's signature blend of melody and complexity. Released in 2002, 'Critical Mass' is Threshold's fifth studio album, showcasing their established sound after gaining recognition with previous releases like 'Hypothetical' in 2001. This album marked a point of creative confidence as the band continued to refine their progressive metal style while solidifying their lineup.
Who is Critical Mass for?
Critical Mass works well if you're into immersive sonic journey unfolding, gradual build to powerful climax and thought-provoking themes and choices.
How many songs are on Critical Mass?
Critical Mass has 8 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phenomenon Standout 5:28
- 2 Choices 8:19
- 3 Falling Away 6:53
- 4 Fragmentation 6:34
- 5 Echoes of Life Standout 8:55
- 6 Round and Round 5:26
- 7 Avalon 4:45
- 8 Critical Mass, Parts 1–3 Standout 13:34
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
59 min 57 sec
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