Meridional
Norma Jean · 2010
67 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms layered with raw, emotional vocals.
Why this album works
'Meridional' received significant critical acclaim, debuting at number 43 on the Billboard 200 chart and being praised for its ambitious sound. The album's exploration of themes like disillusionment resonated within the hardcore scene, influencing subsequent metalcore bands to embrace a more progressive approach in their music.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks wave-like pacing for engagement raw emotional vocal intensity
- Context
- Released in January 2010, 'Meridional' is Norma Jean's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The Anti-Mother.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the metalcore genre, showcasing a more experimental sound while maintaining their signature intensity. This album also marked a shift towards a more complex musical structure, highlighting their evolution as artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leaderless and Self Enlisted 3:19
- 2 The Anthem of the Angry Brides 2:32
- 3 Deathbed Atheist Standout 5:06
- 4 Bastardizer 3:15
- 5 A Media Friendly Turn for the Worse Standout 4:12
- 6 Septentrional 1:36
- 7 Blood Burner 4:02
- 8 High Noise Low Output 3:26
- 9 Falling From the Sky: Day Seven 6:17
- 10 Everlasting Tapeworm 3:14
- 11 Occidental 1:37
- 12 The People That Surround You on a Regular Basis 3:41
- 13 Innocent Bystanders United / Oriental Standout 25:04
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