Elements of the Infinite
Allegaeon · 2014
58 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
An intricate tapestry of melodic death metal interwoven with technical precision and cosmic themes that challenge the boundaries of heaviness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dyson Sphere — This track exemplifies Allegaeon's trademark blend of intricate guitar work and melodic hooks, encapsulating the album's exploration of cosmic grandeur.
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Gravimetric Time Dilation — With its complex rhythms and layered instrumentation, this song showcases the band's technical skill while maintaining a compelling narrative about the nature of time and existence.
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Genocide for Praise: Vals for the Vitruvian Man — As a nearly thirteen-minute epic, this track pushes the boundaries of song structure and thematic depth, representing Allegaeon's artistic ambitions at their peak.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting and technical precision, marking a solid entry in the melodic death metal genre.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates intricate guitar solos that often weave in and out of the melodic themes, creating a dense sonic landscape.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Threshold of Perception 6:06
- 2 Tyrants of the Terrestrial Exodus 4:18
- 3 Dyson Sphere 4:47
- 4 The Phylogenesis Stretch 4:18
- 5 1.618 4:17
- 6 Gravimetric Time Dilation 5:26
- 7 Our Cosmic Casket 5:05
- 8 Biomech II 5:17
- 9 Through Ages of Ice: Otzi’s Curse 5:39
- 10 Genocide for Praise: Vals for the Vitruvian Man 12:48
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