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Midwest Pandemic

Twelve Tribes · 2006

42 min · 11 tracks · metalcore

A relentless barrage of metallic riffs and chaotic rhythms intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a visceral exploration of societal disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    National Amnesia — This opening track sets a frenetic pace for the album, combining aggressive instrumentation with urgent vocal delivery that reflects the themes of loss and disconnection.
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    Televangelist — With its sharp lyrical critique on faith and manipulation, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend social commentary with intense musicality.
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    Midwest Pandemic — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, employing dynamic shifts in tempo and mood to underscore feelings of despair and urgency prevalent in contemporary society.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 National Amnesia 1:52
  • 2 Muzzle Order 3:32
  • 3 Televangelist 2:33
  • 4 Pagan Self Portrait 4:10
  • 5 History Versus the Pavement 3:28
  • 6 Monarch of Dreams 2:09
  • 7 Librium 3:51
  • 8 Verona 2:51
  • 9 The Nine Year Tide 5:44
  • 10 Midwest Pandemic 4:07
  • 11 The Recovery in Three Parts 8:05

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