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obZen

Meshuggah · 2008

52 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal · extreme metal · avant-garde metal

A relentless barrage of polyrhythmic intricacies and guttural vocals, defining the zenith of djent-infused extreme metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless wave-like intensity
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • intricate rhythms demanding attention
  • cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soothing background music
  • prefer simple, catchy structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2008, 'obZen' marked Meshuggah's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed release 'Catch Thirtythree' in 2005. At this point, they had solidified their influence over the metal genre, pushing forward with complex arrangements and technical prowess that would define their sound for years to come.
Stylistic neighbors
Gojira· Tesseract· Between the Buried and Me

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Combustion 4:08
  • 2 Electric Red 5:51
  • 3 Bleed 7:22
  • 4 Lethargica 5:47
  • 5 obZen 4:24
  • 6 This Spiteful Snake 4:52
  • 7 Pineal Gland Optics 5:12
  • 8 Pravus 5:10
  • 9 Dancers to a Discordant System 9:36

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