Minus the Machine cover

Minus the Machine

10 Years · 2012

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal

An intense blend of alternative metal and rock, steeped in introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional weight
  • introspective themes for deep thinking
  • climactic moments that energize
  • engaging narrative throughout the album
  • focused listening in a quiet

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 7, 2012, 'Minus the Machine' marked 10 Years' fifth studio album and their first independent release after parting ways with Universal Records. This transition allowed the band to explore new creative directions while maintaining their signature sound, following their previous album 'Feeding the Wolves' in 2010.
Stylistic neighbors
Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Red Sun Rising

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Minus the Machine 3:43
  • 2 Battle Lust 2:57
  • 3 Forever Fields (Sowing Season) 3:14
  • 4 Backlash 3:36
  • 5 Writing on the Walls 4:21
  • 6 Dancing With the Dead 3:41
  • 7 Sleeper 4:03
  • 8 Soma 3:26
  • 9 Tightrope 4:15
  • 10 Knives 3:43
  • 11 Birth -- Death 1:17
  • 12 …And All the Other Colors 5:16

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