Geneva
Russian Circles · 2009
46 min · 7 tracks · post-metal
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a dynamic and immersive post-metal landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fathom — The opening track introduces listeners to the album's sonic palette with a gradual build-up that sets a contemplative tone for the journey ahead.
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Geneva — This title track encapsulates the essence of the album, merging complex rhythms with haunting melodies that reflect both tension and serenity.
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When the Mountain Comes to Muhammad — With its expansive length and intricate layering, this track showcases the band's ability to create a vast emotional landscape through instrumental storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Geneva showcases intricate compositions and atmospheric shifts, solidifying its place in post-metal.
What we noticed
- The first track builds gradually, layering ambient sounds before introducing heavy guitar riffs, setting a dynamic tone for the album.
- Each track features extended instrumental passages, often shifting between serene soundscapes and intense climaxes, creating a sense of ebb and flow.
- The album's final track concludes with a long fade-out, leaving a lingering atmosphere that contrasts with the more aggressive sections earlier in the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Geneva is Russian Circles' third studio album, following their breakthrough record Station from 2006. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the post-metal genre, showcasing their evolving sound and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pelican· Isis· Cult of Luna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fathom 4:55
- 2 Geneva 5:49
- 3 Melee 7:39
- 4 Hexed All 4:29
- 5 Malko 4:43
- 6 When the Mountain Comes to Muhammad 8:00
- 7 Philos 10:26
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