From Mars to Sirius
Gojira · 2005
66 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
A sprawling epic where intricate rhythms and heavy riffs intertwine with environmental themes and soaring melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ocean Planet Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Flying Whales — This track features an expansive soundscape that perfectly encapsulates the album's environmental themes through heavy instrumentation and emotional crescendos.
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The Heaviest Matter of the Universe — With its relentless grooves and crushing riffs, this track exemplifies Gojira's technical prowess while exploring the concept of existential weight.
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Global Warming — The climactic closer addresses urgent ecological concerns, combining intense musicality with poignant lyrical imagery that resonates with the listener's conscience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, making it a standout in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The final track, 'Global Warming', serves as a thematic conclusion, revisiting motifs from earlier songs while expanding on the environmental themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- cathartic energy release moments
- environmental themes resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lighthearted, playful sounds
Where this album fits
- Moods
- Cathartic· Aggressive
- Career context
- In 2005, Gojira released 'From Mars to Sirius' as their third studio album, following the breakthrough success of 'The Link' in 2003. This album marked a significant leap in their sound, showcasing a more ambitious structure and thematic depth, particularly regarding environmental issues and humanity's relationship with nature.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Global Warming
A shift from narrative observation to a direct appeal towards humanity’s impact on Earth unfolds towards the end of the song.
This transition emphasizes urgency and accountability, making it a powerful call to action amidst the album's broader themes.
Tracklist
- 1 Ocean Planet Start here 5:32
- 2 Backbone 4:18
- 3 From the Sky 5:48
- 4 Unicorn 2:09
- 5 Where Dragons Dwell 6:54
- 6 The Heaviest Matter of the Universe 3:57
- 7 Flying Whales 7:44
- 8 In the Wilderness 7:47
- 9 World to Come 6:52
- 10 From Mars 2:24
- 11 To Sirius 5:37
- 12 Global Warming 7:50
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