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Released 10 years ago

Machines of Our Disgrace

Circle of Dust · 2016

69 min · 14 tracks · Christian rock

A fusion of aggressive industrial beats and melodic vocal lines, creating a darkly immersive soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Machines of Our Disgrace — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of humanity's relationship with technology, blending heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics.
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    Contagion — This track features a driving rhythm and haunting melodies that reflect the pervasive influence of societal issues, making it a standout representation of the album's urgency.
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    Humanarchy — With its complex arrangements and layered vocals, this song critiques modern human experiences, serving as a powerful commentary on autonomy and control.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive industrial sounds with melodic elements, showcasing strong production and unique vocal arrangements.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Vocals are layered with effects and often harmonized, creating a dense texture that complements the industrial beats.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, enhancing the sense of chaos and urgency throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Re_Engage 1:20
  • 2 Machines of Our Disgrace 5:25
  • 3 Contagion 5:25
  • 4 Embracing Entropy 6:53
  • 5 Humanarchy 5:00
  • 6 Signal 0:30
  • 7 Alt_Human 5:00
  • 8 Hive Mind 5:57
  • 9 Outside In 6:15
  • 10 Neurachem 4:44
  • 11 K_OS 3:30
  • 12 Neophyte 6:00
  • 13 Malacandra 6:03
  • 14 ,,_^-) 7:00

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