Released 20 years ago
Leading Vision
Gorod · 2006
42 min · 10 tracks · technical death metal
Technical precision meets aggressive rhythms, creating a labyrinth of sound that challenges the listener with every track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Here Die Your Gods — The opening track effectively sets the tone for the album with its relentless tempo changes and intricate guitar work, serving as a powerful introduction to Gorod's technical prowess.
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Thirst for Power — This track combines ferocious vocals with complex rhythmic patterns, highlighting Gorod's ability to blend aggression with technicality seamlessly.
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Chronicle From the Stone Age — With its dynamic shifts and engaging melodies, this track encapsulates the band's signature style, showcasing both musical complexity and memorable hooks.
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Hidden Genocide — The closing track features an intense interplay between instruments and vocals, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of Gorod’s thematic depth and musical skill.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and technical precision, solidifying Gorod's place in technical death metal.
What we noticed
- Guitar solos are frequent and often incorporate intricate melodic lines that contrast with the aggressive rhythm section.
- Several tracks exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages that develop themes rather than relying on traditional verse-chorus structures.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- challenging rhythmic complexity
- high-energy intensity throughout
- immersive technical precision
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward listening experiences
- avoid intricate soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Gorod released Leading Vision in 2006, they were solidifying their status in the technical death metal scene following their debut album, Neurotripsicks. This sophomore effort showcases their evolving sound and musicianship, further establishing their presence within an underground genre known for complex instrumentation and intricate song structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Beyond Creation· Necrophagist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here Die Your Gods 4:35
- 2 Thirst for Power 3:09
- 3 Blackout 4:46
- 4 Chronicle From the Stone Age 3:18
- 5 Life Controller 4:43
- 6 Edaenia 2312 5:27
- 7 State of Secret 4:24
- 8 Eternal Messiah 3:12
- 9 Obsequium Minaris 3:53
- 10 Hidden Genocide 5:20
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