None
Meshuggah · 1994
33 min · 5 tracks · progressive metal · extreme metal · avant-garde metal
A relentless storm of dissonant riffs and complex rhythms, challenging the very boundaries of metal.
Why this album works
While not as commercially prominent as their later works, 'None' established Meshuggah's reputation for pushing musical boundaries and complexity in metal. The EP has been influential within the progressive and avant-garde metal communities, often cited by musicians and critics alike as a crucial stepping stone towards the development of djent and polyrhythmic styles in heavy music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic intensity challenging complexity for deep focus relentless progression through tracks
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'None' was Meshuggah's second EP, following their debut album 'Contradictions Collapse' from 1991. This release marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more experimental approach that would later define the djent genre. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out a niche in the extreme metal scene, setting the stage for their future innovations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Humiliative Standout 5:17
- 2 Sickening Standout 5:46
- 3 Ritual 6:17
- 4 Gods of Rapture 5:10
- 5 Aztec Two‐Step Standout 10:44
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