Elements
Atheist · 1993
41 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
A fusion of intricate time signatures and ethereal melodies that challenge the boundaries of death metal and progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Water — This track exemplifies the album's fluidity, showcasing dynamic shifts between aggressive riffs and melodic passages that underline the thematic exploration of nature.
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Animal — With its complex rhythms and vibrant instrumental interplay, Animal captures the essence of the band's technical prowess while addressing primal instincts through its lyrics.
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Earth — Earth serves as a powerful closer, weaving together various motifs from the album into a cohesive statement that reflects on existence and mortality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Elements showcases intricate compositions and thematic unity, making it a standout in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Each track is thematically linked to an element, with distinct musical motifs representing each one.
- Several tracks incorporate jazz influences, particularly in the use of syncopated rhythms and improvisational sections.
- The final track blends motifs from earlier songs, creating a cohesive conclusion that reflects the album's overarching themes.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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 Green 3:22
- 2 Water 4:28
- 3 Samba Briza 1:58
- 4 Air 5:34
- 5 Displacement 1:25
- 6 Animal 4:11
- 7 Mineral 4:33
- 8 Fire 4:37
- 9 Fractal Point 0:44
- 10 Earth 3:53
- 11 See You Again 1:17
- 12 Elements 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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