Danza IIII: The Alpha – The Omega
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza · 2012
54 min · 15 tracks · mathcore
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and ferocious vocal delivery paints a vivid picture of mathcore's relentless nature.
Top tracks — play these first
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Behind Those Eyes — Opening with a dynamic interplay of heavy guitar riffs and complex time signatures, this track sets the tone for the album's aggressive yet intricate sound.
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Death Eater — In just under three minutes, this song encapsulates the band's frenetic energy and showcases their ability to blend melody with brutality effectively.
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The Alpha / The Omega — The title track serves as a thematic culmination of the album, featuring both atmospheric elements and intense breakdowns that reflect the band's signature style.
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This Cut Was the Deepest — This track stands out for its emotional weight amidst chaotic instrumentation, offering a brief but poignant reflection on vulnerability within the context of heavier themes.
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Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid — Closing out the album, this track combines an array of musical styles while exploring deeper lyrical content, emphasizing growth and introspection throughout the chaotic journey.
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 strong performances, solidifying its place in the mathcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from chaotic blast beats to slower, more melodic sections within the same track.
- Vocals alternate between high-pitched screams and deep growls, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the intensity of the music.
- The last three tracks build in emotional weight, culminating in a lengthy instrumental outro that contrasts with the preceding aggression.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Behind Those Eyes 4:40
- 2 You Won't 3:54
- 3 Rudy X3 3:21
- 4 The Crossfire 1:28
- 5 Hold the Line 4:51
- 6 Death Eater 2:35
- 7 Canadian Bacon 4:07
- 8 Paul Bunyan and the Blue Ox 7:26
- 9 Disconnecting, Part 1 1:02
- 10 This Cut Was the Deepest 2:51
- 11 Disconnecting, Part 2 0:24
- 12 The Alpha / The Omega 3:16
- 13 Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid 5:35
- 14 Don't Try This at Home 2:52
- 15 This Is Forever 6:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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