Periphery
Periphery · 2010
72 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
A vibrant blend of intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms, showcasing the band's signature progressive metal sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Icarus Lives! — This track exemplifies Periphery's unique approach to songwriting, balancing melodic hooks with technical prowess and showcasing their dynamic range.
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Letter Experiment — The song features complex time changes and intricate guitar work, representing the band's ability to fuse heaviness with melody seamlessly.
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Buttersnips — With its engaging riff structure and energetic vocal delivery, this track highlights the playful yet intense spirit that defines much of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and distinct vocal styles, marking a significant entry in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and aggressive screams, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks
- intricate details for focused listening
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- late-night exploration of sound
- energetic anthems for group enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Periphery marks the self-titled debut album for the American progressive metal band Periphery. It established them within the burgeoning 'djent' movement, characterized by its polyrhythmic guitar work and complex time signatures, setting the stage for their future influence in metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animals as Leaders· Tesseract· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Insomnia 4:49
- 2 The Walk 5:05
- 3 Letter Experiment 6:50
- 4 Jetpacks Was Yes! 3:56
- 5 Light 5:50
- 6 All New Materials 5:20
- 7 Buttersnips 5:53
- 8 Icarus Lives! 4:24
- 9 Totla Mad 3:59
- 10 Ow My Feelings 6:06
- 11 Zyglrox 5:06
- 12 Racecar 15:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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