Metatron
Mark Stewart · 1990
40 min · 8 tracks · post-punk
A raw blend of industrial beats and post-punk angst, punctuated by provocative lyrics and experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hysteria — The opening track establishes a frenetic energy with its driving rhythm and urgent vocals, embodying the album's intense thematic exploration.
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Shame — This track intertwines haunting melodies with stark lyrics about societal failings, showcasing Stewart’s ability to fuse personal angst with broader commentary.
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Faith Healer — A standout for its hypnotic groove and layered production, it reflects on themes of dependency and redemption in an almost trance-like atmosphere.
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Mammon — This track serves as a critique of materialism, featuring compelling rhythms and sharp lyrical content that aligns with Stewart's socio-political concerns.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Metatron's experimental sound and bold themes mark it as a significant entry in post-punk and industrial music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy industrial beat in 'Hysteria', immediately setting a raw and aggressive tone.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions, such as moving from the frenetic energy of 'Collision' to the more subdued 'Faith Healer'.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside traditional vocals, blurring the lines between singing and recitation.
- The final track, 'Mammon', utilizes a minimalist arrangement that contrasts sharply with earlier, denser compositions.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hysteria 6:13
- 2 Shame 6:55
- 3 Collision 5:20
- 4 Faith Healer 4:04
- 5 These Things Happen 6:14
- 6 My Possession 2:18
- 7 Possession Dub 3:15
- 8 Mammon 6:20
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