Formshifter
Allegaeon · 2012
52 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
Complex melodic structures entwine with aggressive riffs and intricate solos, creating an expansive soundscape of modern death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Behold (God I Am) — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its grandiose melodies and intense rhythms, showcasing Allegaeon's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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Tartessos: The Hidden Xenocryst — Combining intricate guitar work with thematic depth, this track exemplifies the band's ability to weave storytelling into complex musical arrangements.
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Formshifter — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of transformation and evolution while delivering a compelling mix of melodic hooks and technical instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship with complex structures but has some unevenness in pacing.
What we noticed
- Each song typically includes multiple sections, often alternating between heavy, fast-paced segments and slower, more melodic passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Twelve-Vals for the Legions
A shift occurs in the chorus where the perspective changes from collective to individual, emphasizing personal struggle amidst larger conflicts.
This change in perspective deepens the emotional impact of the song, allowing listeners to connect more intimately with the themes of warfare and sacrifice.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Behold (God I Am) 7:18
- 2 Tartessos: The Hidden Xenocryst 4:23
- 3 A Path Disclosed 4:29
- 4 Twelve-Vals for the Legions 7:11
- 5 Iconic Images 4:24
- 6 The Azrael Trigger 5:00
- 7 From the Stars Death Came 5:25
- 8 Timeline Dissonance 3:21
- 9 Formshifter 5:18
- 10 Secrets of the Sequence 6:02
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