Ex Machina
Crossfaith · 2018
55 min · 16 tracks · metalcore
Fusing electronic beats with metalcore intensity, the album propels listeners into a high-octane sonic landscape of futuristic chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Catastrophe — This track encapsulates the album's urgent energy and features dynamic shifts from melodic hooks to aggressive breakdowns, highlighting Crossfaith's hallmark style.
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Freedom — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythms, Freedom represents a thematic exploration of liberation amidst chaos, resonating strongly in both lyrics and musicality.
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Milestone — Milestone stands out for its emotional depth, marrying heavier instrumentals with introspective lyrics that explore personal growth and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively fuses metalcore with electronic elements, showcasing strong craft but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and electronic beats, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- The album includes interludes that incorporate atmospheric electronic soundscapes, providing brief moments of respite between heavier tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-octane energy bursts
- cathartic release through intensity
- dynamic remixes adding variety
- short tracks for quick hits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ex Machina marks Crossfaith's fourth studio album, following their 2015 release, Xeno. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation within the electronicore scene, blending heavy instrumentation with electronic elements and captivating audiences worldwide. Their evolution continued as they experimented further with production techniques and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Browning· Enter Shikari· I See Stars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deus Ex Machina 1:40
- 2 Catastrophe 3:32
- 3 The Perfect Nightmare 3:58
- 4 Destroy 3:38
- 5 Freedom 3:21
- 6 Make a Move 3:20
- 7 Lost in You 4:15
- 8 Wipeout (album mix) 3:56
- 9 Milestone 4:39
- 10 Eden in the Rain 3:19
- 11 Twin Shadows 2:21
- 12 Daybreak 4:27
- 13 Faint 2:45
- 14 Wipeout (Blue Stahli remix) 3:48
- 15 Inside the Flames (Sullivan King remix) 3:02
- 16 Vermillion Gold (Lutez remix) 3:45
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