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Released 14 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • ferocious energy for workouts
  • intense headphone detail exploration
  • cathartic release of tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soft, mellow tunes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Mastodon· Meshuggah· Opeth
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Explosia".

  • 1 Explosia Start here 6:39
  • 2 L’Enfant sauvage 4:17
  • 3 The Axe 4:34
  • 4 Liquid Fire 4:17
  • 5 The Wild Healer 1:48
  • 6 Planned Obsolescence 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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