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.
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
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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