What makes [id] by Veil of Maya notable?

Upon its release, 'Id' debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing its commercial impact within the metal genre. The album was well-received by critics for its ambitious compositions and technical prowess, influencing many bands within the djent and metalcore movements. In 2010, Veil of Maya released 'Id' as their third studio album, following their 2008 breakthrough record 'The Common Man's Collapse'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound as they embraced more complex structures and djent influences, solidifying their status in the metal scene.

[id] works well if you're into intense bursts of aggression, short tracks for quick impact and cathartic energy release.

How many songs are on [id]?

[id] has 11 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

[id]

Veil of Maya · 2010

29 min · 11 tracks · metalcore

A relentless blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms that pushes the boundaries of metalcore and deathcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Unbreakable — This track exemplifies the album's hybrid sound with its driving rhythms and melodic hooks, showcasing both aggression and musicality.
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Dark Passenger — The song features intricate guitar riffs intertwined with intense breakdowns, highlighting Veil of Maya’s skillful musicianship and setting a high bar for the genre.
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Resistance — With its dynamic shifts between melody and heaviness, this track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on perseverance amidst turmoil.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical prowess with complex structures but lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

Guitar work includes frequent use of intricate riffs and harmonics, with solos that often shift between melodic and dissonant elements.
Vocals alternate between high-pitched screams and deep growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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

intense bursts of aggression
short tracks for quick impact
cathartic energy release
relentless pacing throughout
focused listening for adrenaline

Maybe skip if you

prefer calm and mellow sounds
seek long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: In 2010, Veil of Maya released 'Id' as their third studio album, following their 2008 breakthrough record 'The Common Man's Collapse'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound as they embraced more complex structures and djent influences, solidifying their status in the metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Born of Osiris· After the Burial· Periphery

Tracklist

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

1 [id] 0:43
2 Unbreakable 3:44
3 Dark Passenger 3:32
4 The Higler 3:00
5 Martyrs 1:13
6 Resistance 3:01
7 Circle 1:03
8 Mowgli 3:03
9 Namaste 3:30
10 Conquer 2:56
11 Codex 3:24

What to play next

Listen next

Eclipse

2012

Go back to

The Common Man's Collapse

2008

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