Pitch Black Progress
Scar Symmetry · 2006
59 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless blend of melodic death metal and progressive elements that challenges sonic boundaries.
Why this album works
'Pitch Black Progress' received critical acclaim for its ambitious production and intricate compositions, charting well in Sweden and influencing subsequent bands in the melodic death metal genre. It marked a pivotal moment as the band began to gain international recognition, paving the way for future tours and releases.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Pitch Black Progress' is Scar Symmetry's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Symmetric in Design'. This album solidified their reputation within the melodic death metal scene, showcasing a refined sound and more complex song structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· Ensiferum· Hatesphere
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Illusionist Standout 4:31
- 2 Slaves to the Subliminal 5:04
- 3 Mind Machine 3:53
- 4 Pitch Black Progress 3:26
- 5 Calculate the Apocalypse Standout 4:00
- 6 Dreaming 24/7 4:10
- 7 Abstracted 3:24
- 8 The Kaleidoscopic God Standout 7:09
- 9 Retaliator 4:12
- 10 Oscillation Point 4:04
- 11 The Path of Least Resistance 4:28
- 12 Carved in Stone 5:28
- 13 Deviate From the Form 5:26
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