Is ID.Entity a good place to start with Riverside?

Yes, ID.Entity is recommended as a starting point for new Riverside listeners. Progressive rock intricacies entwine with heavy metal's intensity, exploring themes of identity and technology in a modern soundscape. ID.Entity marks Riverside's seventh studio album, arriving after their 2018 release, Wasteland. This album demonstrates the band's continued evolution within the progressive rock genre while navigating personal and societal themes, reflecting their growth since the passing of founding member Piotr Grudziński.

Who is ID.Entity for?

ID.Entity works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on ID.Entity?

ID.Entity has 7 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

ID.Entity

Riverside · 2023

53 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal

Progressive rock intricacies entwine with heavy metal's intensity, exploring themes of identity and technology in a modern soundscape.

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Friend or Foe? Start here — The opening track sets a tense atmosphere with intricate instrumentation and lyrics that question trust in a digital age, establishing the album's thematic foundation.
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Big Tech Brother — This song critiques surveillance culture through compelling metaphors, showcasing the band's knack for marrying lyrical depth with dynamic musical transitions.
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The Place Where I Belong — At over thirteen minutes long, this epic piece encapsulates Riverside's progressive roots, taking listeners on an emotional journey that reflects on belonging and identity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

Riverside's latest effort blends intricate structures with thematic depth, maintaining their progressive metal identity.

What we noticed

The final track concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, creating a sense of resolution.

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: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
steady, consistent energy levels
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Continues Riverside's evolution in sound and themes, showing vitality in their later work.
Moods: Introspective· Focus
Career context: ID.Entity marks Riverside's seventh studio album, arriving after their 2018 release, Wasteland. This album demonstrates the band's continued evolution within the progressive rock genre while navigating personal and societal themes, reflecting their growth since the passing of founding member Piotr Grudziński.
Stylistic neighbors: Porcupine Tree· Opeth· Dream Theater