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Galactic Prey

Foreign Objects · 2015

43 min · 11 tracks · technical death metal

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and intricate rhythms explodes with cosmic themes, pushing the boundaries of metal's sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Chip in the Brain — This track showcases the band's signature blend of complexity and melody, featuring rapid tempo changes and intricate guitar work that exemplifies their technical abilities.
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    Galactic Prey — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's overarching theme while delivering a powerful mix of aggressive instrumentation and atmospheric passages.
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    Two Tickets to Heaven — This song stands out for its lyrical exploration of existential themes, paired with a dynamic structure that shifts between intensity and reflection.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Don't Ask

    The narrative shifts to a first-person perspective that directly confronts feelings of despair and isolation amidst chaotic imagery.

    This change in address invites listeners into a personal space, making the emotional stakes feel immediate and urgent while breaking from more abstract storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Way Before the Beginning 2:08
  • 2 Don't Ask 4:55
  • 3 Chip in the Brain 4:23
  • 4 Megadextria 3:48
  • 5 On Course to Collide 3:22
  • 6 Two Tickets to Heaven 3:20
  • 7 A Host to Suicitis 3:15
  • 8 Galactic Prey 5:22
  • 9 Sunset on Saturn 3:56
  • 10 Direct Contact With the Dead 5:07
  • 11 (With a Smile) the Friendliest of Fire 3:59

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