What makes In Your Multitude by Conception notable?

This album is notable for its contribution to the progressive metal genre during the mid-1990s, showcasing intricate compositions and lyrical depth. The track A Million Gods received considerable attention for its ambitious structure and thematic complexity, helping to solidify Conception's reputation amidst their contemporaries. In Your Multitude was Conception's second studio album, following their debut, Parallel Minds, released in 1993. By this point, the band had established themselves within the progressive metal scene in Norway, building on the early momentum and critical acclaim earned from their first release.

How many songs are on In Your Multitude?

In Your Multitude has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

In Your Multitude

Conception · 1995

49 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal

Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with soaring melodies and reflective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of sound that captivates listeners.

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Top tracks — play these first

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A Million Gods — This track features a dynamic blend of complex time signatures and emotive vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound while exploring profound themes of existence.
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Under a Mourning Star — Opening the album with haunting melodies and an atmospheric build-up, this track sets a compelling tone that resonates throughout the entire record.
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Gravity — Closing the album with a climactic arrangement that balances heaviness with melodic introspection, this track highlights the band's musical evolution and emotional range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and varied dynamics typical of progressive metal, appealing to genre enthusiasts.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow build, layering guitars and synths before introducing vocals, setting a dramatic tone.
The album includes moments of vocal harmonization that intertwine with instrumental passages, creating a rich soundscape throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
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.

Tracklist

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

1 Under a Mourning Star 5:10
2 Missionary Man 3:39
3 Retrospect 3:11
4 Guilt 3:46
5 Sanctuary 2:57
6 A Million Gods 7:44
7 Some Wounds 4:35
8 Carnal Comprehension 4:21
9 Solar Serpent 3:56
10 In Your Multitude 6:39
11 Gravity 3:21

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Parallel Minds

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