What makes Maps of Non-Existent Places by Thank You Scientist notable?

The album received critical acclaim, establishing Thank You Scientist as a notable act in the progressive metal and jazz fusion scenes. It garnered attention for its innovative arrangements and musicianship, helping to pave the way for a resurgence of interest in genre-blending music during the early 2010s. Maps of Non-Existent Places marked Thank You Scientist's debut full-length album after several EPs, showcasing their unique sound and ambitious compositions. The band was establishing themselves within the progressive metal scene, transitioning from earlier works into a more complex and diverse sonic landscape.

How many songs are on Maps of Non-Existent Places?

Maps of Non-Existent Places has 10 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Maps of Non-Existent Places

Thank You Scientist · 2012

58 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion

A dizzying blend of jazz fusion and progressive rock that navigates complex rhythms and intricate melodies with theatrical flair.

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A Salesman's Guide to Nonexistence — This track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse intricate musicality with storytelling, weaving themes of existentialism into a dynamic arrangement.
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Blood on the Radio — With its sweeping melodies and poignant lyrics, this track serves as an emotional centerpiece, highlighting the band's theatrical approach to songwriting.
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Concrete Swan Dive — Showcasing virtuosic instrumentation and a catchy hook, this track encapsulates the band’s eclectic style while remaining accessible to new listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features ambitious compositions and intricate musicianship, establishing a unique sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The final track includes a gradual build-up of layers, culminating in a climactic finish that contrasts with the more subdued opening.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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 Prelude 1:11
2 A Salesman's Guide to Nonexistence 5:03
3 Feed the Horses 6:27
4 Blood on the Radio 9:22
5 Absentee 5:59
6 Suspicious Waveforms 6:32
7 Carnival 6:32
8 Concrete Swan Dive 5:48
9 In the Company of Worms 5:47
10 My Famed Disappearing Act 5:44

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