Gabriel
Believer · 2009
60 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · thrash metal
Complex rhythms intertwine with dark melodies, creating a cerebral yet visceral experience that challenges traditional metal structures.
Gabriel is an album by Believer, released in 2009. Complex rhythms intertwine with dark melodies, creating a cerebral yet visceral experience that challenges traditional metal structures. 'Gabriel' is notable for its ambitious thematic exploration and technical proficiency, receiving positive reviews from critics that recognized its complexity. The album's release contributed to the resurgence of interest in progressive metal, influencing bands that followed and earning Believer recognition within the genre’s community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gabriel sound like?
Complex rhythms intertwine with dark melodies, creating a cerebral yet visceral experience that challenges traditional metal structures. Rooted in progressive metal and thrash metal.
What makes Gabriel by Believer notable?
'Gabriel' is notable for its ambitious thematic exploration and technical proficiency, receiving positive reviews from critics that recognized its complexity. The album's release contributed to the resurgence of interest in progressive metal, influencing bands that followed and earning Believer recognition within the genre’s community. When 'Gabriel' was released in 2009, Believer was navigating their comeback after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album 'Dimensions' in 1993. This marked their return to the progressive metal scene, showcasing a matured sound and a shift towards more intricate compositions that blended elements of thrash and progressive metal.
How many songs are on Gabriel?
Gabriel has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Medwton 7:23
- 2 A Moment in Prime Standout 6:07
- 3 Stoned 4:32
- 4 Redshift 5:21
- 5 History of Decline Standout 3:49
- 6 The Need for Conflict 5:14
- 7 Focused Lethality 3:46
- 8 Shut out the Sun Standout 5:38
- 9 The Brave 4:19
- 10 Nonsense Mediated Decay 8:49
- 11 [the circus is coming] 0:28
- 12 [radio crosstalk] 0:23
- 13 [random snippets in various genres] 4:57
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 52 sec
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