Mnemesis
Mnemic · 2012
47 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A complex interplay of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones creates a futuristic soundscape that defines Mnemic's progressive metal vision.
Top tracks — play these first
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Transcend — Opening with intricate guitar work and a driving rhythm, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of existential themes.
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Junkies on the Storm — This standout track combines heavy riffs with catchy hooks, illustrating the band's ability to merge aggression with accessibility.
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Mnemesis — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending complexity with melodic elements that highlight Mnemic's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mnemesis combines technical skill with melodic elements, resulting in a solid progressive metal album that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, but by the fifth track, the tempo shifts to a more moderate groove.
- 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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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
- aggressive riffs with melodic undertones
- futuristic soundscapes for focus
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive listening for exploration
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Mnemesis is Mnemic's fourth studio album, following the band's earlier work, Sons of the System. At this point, the band was refining their blend of metalcore and progressive elements, striving for a more polished sound while navigating lineup changes that had affected their previous releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Meshuggah· Between the Buried and Me· Periphery
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Transcend 4:06
- 2 Valves 4:04
- 3 Junkies on the Storm 3:41
- 4 I’ve Been You 4:10
- 5 Pattern Platform 3:48
- 6 Mnemesis 4:40
- 7 There’s No Tomorrow 5:57
- 8 Haven at the End of the World 3:46
- 9 Ocean of Void 3:49
- 10 Blue Desert in a Black Hole 5:21
- 11 A Matter of Choice 3:54
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