L'Enfant Sauvage
Gojira · 2012
52 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A relentless fusion of intricate rhythms and ferocious riffs, echoing themes of nature and human struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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L’Enfant sauvage — This title track encapsulates the album's core message about humanity's connection to nature through its powerful melodies and aggressive instrumentation.
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Explosia Start here — Opening with a monumental build-up, this track sets the tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and intricate guitar work that define Gojira's sound.
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Planned Obsolescence — Addressing themes of consumerism and existential dread, this song features an infectious groove paired with intense lyrical content that resonates deeply.
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 thematic depth, solidifying Gojira's place in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet, atmospheric sections and intense, heavy passages.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of nature and human struggle, with a focus on environmental issues woven throughout the compositions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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 progression with peaks
- ferocious energy for workouts
- intense headphone detail exploration
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, mellow tunes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- human-nature connection· consumerism critique
- Moods
- Energetic· Aggressive
- Career context
- By the time 'L'Enfant Sauvage' was released in 2012, Gojira had already established themselves as a formidable force in metal with their previous albums, notably 'The Way of All Flesh.' This record served as their first release after being signed to Roadrunner Records, marking a significant transition into wider audiences while maintaining their artistic integrity.
Tracklist
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Crack the Skye
Mastodon
Shares complex song structures and themes of nature intertwined with personal struggle.
Ghost Reveries
Opeth
Combines intricate instrumentation with dark, introspective themes about existence and nature.
The Great Misdirect
Between the Buried and Me
Features progressive metal intricacies and explores existential themes, blending aggression with melodic passages.
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