Juggernaut: Alpha
Periphery · 2015
41 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A relentless fusion of intricate rhythms and soaring melodies that challenges the boundaries of progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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MK Ultra — This track showcases a blend of aggressive riffs and catchy hooks, encapsulating the band's ability to merge technicality with accessibility.
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Heavy Heart — The emotional depth of this song stands out with its poignant lyrics and dynamic shifts, reflecting the album's thematic focus on internal struggle.
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Rainbow Gravity — With its complex time signatures and elaborate arrangements, this track exemplifies Periphery's innovative approach to songwriting within the progressive metal genre.
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Alpha — The title track serves as a critical turning point in the album's narrative arc, merging heavy instrumentals with introspective lyrics that set the tone for the subsequent songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate structure and seamless flow create a compelling listening experience within progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Each track flows into the next with thematic continuity, creating a narrative arc that spans the entire album.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and aggressive growls, enhancing the emotional dynamics of the music.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- soaring melodies for headphone immersion
- complex rhythms for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Juggernaut: Alpha' is Periphery's fourth studio album, released in 2015, following their self-titled album from 2016. By this point, the band had established themselves as a significant force in the progressive metal scene, known for their complex compositions and innovative sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animals as Leaders· Tesseract· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Black Minute 4:16
- 2 MK Ultra 2:50
- 3 Heavy Heart 4:22
- 4 The Event 1:45
- 5 The Scourge 5:36
- 6 Alpha 5:31
- 7 22 Faces 3:52
- 8 Rainbow Gravity 4:39
- 9 Four Lights 2:18
- 10 Psychosphere 6:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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