L'Enfant Sauvage
Gojira · 2012
52 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · groove metal · technical death metal
A ferocious blend of progressive rhythms and crushing metal riffs, underscored by themes of nature and humanity's primal instincts.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200, marking Gojira's first entry into the U.S. mainstream charts. L'Enfant Sauvage received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its complexity and emotional depth, contributing to Gojira's growing influence within the metal genre and beyond.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks ferocious energy for workouts intense headphone detail exploration
- Context
- L'Enfant Sauvage is Gojira's fourth studio album, released in 2012 after their critically acclaimed album, The Way of All Flesh. At this point in their career, Gojira had established themselves as a leading force in the metal scene, known for their innovative sound and environmental themes. This album further solidified their reputation, showcasing a maturity in songwriting and production.
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- Magma — Continues the exploration of complex themes with a more melodic approach.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Explosia".
- 1 Explosia Start here 6:39
- 2 L’Enfant sauvage Standout 4:17
- 3 The Axe 4:34
- 4 Liquid Fire 4:17
- 5 The Wild Healer 1:48
- 6 Planned Obsolescence Standout 4:39
- 7 Mouth of Kala 5:51
- 8 The Gift of Guilt 5:56
- 9 Pain Is a Master 5:07
- 10 Born in Winter 3:51
- 11 The Fall 5:25
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