Periphery IV: Hail Stan
Periphery · 2019
63 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal
Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, showcasing both technical prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reptile — This nearly 17-minute epic encapsulates the band's technical virtuosity while exploring dynamic shifts that showcase their range and creativity.
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Blood Eagle — With aggressive riffs and a memorable chorus, this track exemplifies the heavy yet melodic approach that defines much of the album's character.
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Garden in the Bones — A standout for its intricate guitar work and lyrical depth, this song highlights the band's ability to blend heaviness with introspective themes.
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 dynamic contrasts but may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates atmospheric interludes that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts throughout.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, often within the same song, adding to 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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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
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
- dynamic journey with peaks
- wave-like pacing and intensity
- cathartic full-volume release
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 5, 2019, 'Hail Stan' is Periphery's fourth studio album and follows their successful 'Periphery III: Select Difficulty' from 2016. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the progressive metal scene, building a dedicated fanbase while experimenting with their sound and structure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animals as Leaders· Tesseract· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reptile 16:43
- 2 Blood Eagle 5:58
- 3 CHVRCH BVRNER 3:40
- 4 Garden in the Bones 5:56
- 5 It’s Only Smiles 5:33
- 6 Follow Your Ghost 5:24
- 7 Crush 6:49
- 8 Sentient Glow 4:27
- 9 Satellites 9:25
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