Mettavolution
Rodrigo y Gabriela · 2019
41 min · 7 tracks
A vibrant fusion of flamenco, rock, and world music, creating an intricate tapestry of rhythmic guitar interplay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mettavolution — The title track introduces the album's themes through a dynamic blend of rhythmic complexity and melodic exploration, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
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Electric Soul — This track highlights the duo's electric influences with a powerful energy that encapsulates their evolution as artists while still honoring their roots.
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Echoes — At nearly nineteen minutes long, this epic piece serves as a culmination of the album’s themes, showcasing their improvisational prowess and deep musical dialogue.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features complex compositions and strong guitar interplay, though it may not fully resonate beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features intricate guitar harmonies layered over a steady percussive backdrop, establishing its rhythmic complexity.
- The final track incorporates ambient elements and a gradual fade-out, creating a meditative conclusion that contrasts with the more energetic pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with climactic build
- immersive listening for deep focus
- virtuosic guitar showcases intricate melodies
- cultural influences enrich rhythmic complexity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone short songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Mettavolution is Rodrigo y Gabriela's fifth studio album, released after their critically acclaimed 2014 album 9 Dead Alive. At this point in their career, the duo had established themselves as innovative guitarists capable of blending diverse genres while maintaining their signature acoustic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ottmar Liebert· Luna· Paco de Lucía
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mettavolution 4:04
- 2 Terracentric 3:33
- 3 Cumbé 3:19
- 4 Electric Soul 3:58
- 5 Krotona Days 4:19
- 6 Witness Tree 3:01
- 7 Echoes 18:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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