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Existential Reckoning

Puscifer · 2020

60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · industrial rock

A cerebral blend of industrial rock and experimental soundscapes that confronts contemporary existential dilemmas.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • cerebral explorations of existence
  • thought-provoking late-night introspection
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone
  • immersive listening for deep thoughts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 30, 2020, 'Existential Reckoning' is Puscifer's first studio album in five years, following the more straightforward sounds of 'Money Shot' (2007). The band, led by Maynard James Keenan, utilized this time to explore complex themes and sonic experimentation, reflecting a matured artistic vision.
Stylistic neighbors
Tool· A Perfect Circle· Nine Inch Nails

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bread and Circus 6:28
  • 2 Apocalyptical 5:22
  • 3 The Underwhelming 5:04
  • 4 Grey Area 3:58
  • 5 Theorem 5:04
  • 6 UPGrade 4:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Bullet Train to Iowa 5:05
  • 2 Personal Prometheus 7:25
  • 3 A Singularity 5:30
  • 4 Postulous 3:41
  • 5 Fake Affront 3:28
  • 6 Bedlamite 4:50

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