Released 10 years ago
Modern Synthesis
Area 11 · 2016
52 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A fusion of energetic rock riffs and electronic textures that creates a vibrant soundscape of modern existential themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Override — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving energy and introduces the overarching themes of control and technology.
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Red Queen — With its intricate layering of vocals and instrumentals, this track exemplifies the band's skillful fusion of rock elements with electronic production.
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The Life of a Ghost — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics about existence and memory, capturing the essence of the album's thematic exploration.
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Nebula — As one of the longer tracks, Nebula delves into atmospheric soundscapes that highlight the band's experimental side while maintaining emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of energetic rock and electronic textures, with varied pacing and vocal styles that engage listeners.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and electronic elements, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric and introspective pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments interspersed with sung verses, creating a dynamic contrast in vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Watchmaker
The verse shifts perspectives midway, contrasting a mechanistic view of life with introspective reflections on human experience.
This structural choice emphasizes the dichotomy between automation and individuality, enhancing the song's commentary on modern life's complexities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Override [C] 4:32
- 2 The Contract 3:58
- 3 Watchmaker 4:09
- 4 Versus 4:13
- 5 Processor 6:51
- 6 Red Queen 4:53
- 7 Angel Lust 5:07
- 8 The Life of a Ghost 4:02
- 9 After the Flags 3:36
- 10 Nebula 4:12
- 11 Panacea and the Prelogue 6:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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