What makes Mother by Veil of Maya notable?

'Mother' has been well-received, debuting at number 8 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. The album's fusion of genres and innovative compositions have positioned Veil of Maya as key players in the modern metal scene, influencing both emerging artists and established acts within the genre. Released on May 12, 2023, 'Mother' marks Veil of Maya's sixth studio album and follows their previous work, 'Gravitas' from 2017. This album showcases the band's evolution in sound, integrating elements of djent and metalcore while addressing personal themes that reflect the band's experiences over the past few years.

Mother works well if you're into relentless energy for workouts, intricate rhythms for deep focus and introspective themes in chaos.

How many songs are on Mother?

Mother has 20 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Mother

Veil of Maya · 2023

70 min · 20 tracks · metalcore

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and intricate rhythms collides with introspective themes in a sonic exploration of modern anxieties.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Tokyo Chainsaw — Opening with frenetic energy, this track exemplifies the band's technical prowess while setting a darkly atmospheric tone for the album.
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[re]connect — This track stands out through its poignant lyrical themes about longing and reconnection, juxtaposed against a backdrop of complex instrumentation.
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Mother Pt. 4 — Serving as a culmination of the album's thematic journey, this track blends melodic elements with aggressive passages, encapsulating the emotional core of 'Mother.'

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical prowess and genre fusion but is somewhat diluted by its instrumental bonus tracks.

What we noticed

Several songs incorporate clean vocal sections that contrast with harsh screams, creating a push-and-pull effect throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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

relentless energy for workouts
intricate rhythms for deep focus
introspective themes in chaos
short bursts of intensity
engaging instrumental explorations

Maybe skip if you

prefer calm, soothing sounds
seek slow, melodic journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on May 12, 2023, 'Mother' marks Veil of Maya's sixth studio album and follows their previous work, 'Gravitas' from 2017. This album showcases the band's evolution in sound, integrating elements of djent and metalcore while addressing personal themes that reflect the band's experiences over the past few years.
Stylistic neighbors: Born of Osiris· After the Burial· Periphery

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Tokyo Chainsaw 2:57
2 Artificial Dose 3:25
3 Godhead 3:12
4 [re]connect 4:02
5 Red Fur 3:31
6 Disco Kill Party 3:09
7 Mother Pt. 4 5:12
8 Synthwave Vegan 2:45
9 Lost Creator 3:24
10 Death Runner 3:37

Disc 2

1 Tokyo Chainsaw (instrumental) 2:57
2 Artificial Dose (instrumental) 3:25
3 Godhead (instrumental) 3:12
4 [re]connect (instrumental) 4:02
5 Red Fur (instrumental) 3:31
6 Disco Kill Party (instrumental) 3:09
7 Mother Pt. 4 (instrumental) 5:12
8 Synthwave Vegan (instrumental) 2:45
9 Lost Creator (instrumental) 3:24
10 Death Runner (instrumental) 3:37

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