Is Negatron a good place to start with Voivod?

Yes, Negatron is recommended as a starting point for new Voivod listeners. A dystopian fusion of thrash and progressive metal, layered with intricate rhythms and haunting, futuristic themes. Released in early 1995, Negatron marked Voivod's seventh studio album and was their first after the departure of original guitarist Piggy. This transition led to a significant shift in their sound, embracing a more industrial influence while still grounded in their signature progressive metal roots.

Negatron works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, dissonant themes of futurism and aggressive riffs for focus.

How many songs are on Negatron?

Negatron has 10 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Negatron

Voivod · 1995

51 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

A dystopian fusion of thrash and progressive metal, layered with intricate rhythms and haunting, futuristic themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Insect Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its mechanical rhythms and aggressive vocals, embodying the unsettling themes of technology and decay.
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Negatron — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching narrative with its expansive structure and haunting atmosphere, highlighting Voivod's unique blend of thrash and progressive elements.
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Planet Hell — This track features intricate time signatures and a relentless pace, underscoring the album's exploration of chaos and destruction through vivid imagery.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Negatron showcases intricate compositions and a distinctive sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

Vocals are often layered with effects, creating a dissonant atmosphere that complements the industrial influences throughout the record.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as the transition from the frenetic pace of 'Insect' to the slower, more brooding sections in 'Negatron'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
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

steady mid-tempo exploration
dissonant themes of futurism
aggressive riffs for focus
thought-provoking lyrical concepts

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefer upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a significant departure in sound and complexity for the band.
Themes: mechanical decay· dystopian landscapes· chaotic technology
Career context: Released in early 1995, Negatron marked Voivod's seventh studio album and was their first after the departure of original guitarist Piggy. This transition led to a significant shift in their sound, embracing a more industrial influence while still grounded in their signature progressive metal roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Meshuggah· Gojira· Death