Perfect War Forever
Glass Cloud · 2013
21 min · 5 tracks · progressive metal
A whirlwind of frenetic rhythms and raw emotion, blending metalcore intensity with progressive intricacies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trapped Like Rats — This opening track sets the tone with aggressive instrumentation and intense lyrics that encapsulate themes of entrapment and despair, making it a visceral introduction to the album.
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How to Survive Suicide — This track stands out for its candid exploration of mental health struggles, where intricate guitar work pairs with emotionally charged vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere.
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Lilac — As one of the shorter tracks, it showcases a melodic side of Glass Cloud, blending softer vocals with heavy instrumentals, illustrating their range and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines intense metalcore elements with progressive structures, making it distinctive but not widely influential.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire drum pattern that sets a relentless pace, which is maintained through the following tracks.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic singing, often within the same line, creating a dynamic contrast.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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How to Survive Suicide
The narrative shifts to addressing the listener directly, offering advice intertwined with personal reflections on pain and survival.
This direct address breaks the fourth wall, creating an intimate connection that emphasizes urgency and vulnerability in addressing mental health.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trapped Like Rats 4:36
- 2 I Dug a Grave 4:44
- 3 How to Survive Suicide 4:37
- 4 Soul Is Dead 3:59
- 5 Lilac 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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