Meridional cover

Meridional

Norma Jean · 2010

67 min · 13 tracks · metalcore

A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms layered with raw, emotional vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with climactic peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • raw emotional vocal intensity
  • aggressive riffs for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
The Chariot· Every Time I Die· Underoath

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 5:06
  • 4 Bastardizer 3:15
  • 5 A Media Friendly Turn for the Worse 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 25:04

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