Planetary Duality
The Faceless · 2008
31 min · 9 tracks · technical death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and cosmic themes, melding technical prowess with a haunting atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coldly Calculated Design — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of melodic intricacy with aggressive rhythms, showcasing the band’s signature blend of brutality and sophistication.
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XenoChrist — As a centerpiece of the album, this song combines complex time signatures and evocative lyrics that delve into existential themes, reflecting the band's lyrical depth.
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Planetary Duality, Part II: A Prophecies Fruition — The closing track encapsulates the album’s overarching narrative and musical evolution, culminating in an epic exploration of sound and concept.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical prowess and innovative compositions, solidifying its place in the genre.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates intricate guitar work with layered melodies, often shifting between aggressive riffs and atmospheric passages.
- The final two tracks are a two-part suite that combines orchestral elements with heavy instrumentation, creating a climactic conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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 emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and transitions
- technical precision and intricacy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Planetary Duality' is The Faceless's second studio album, following their debut 'Akeldama' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the technical death metal scene, showcasing significant growth in complexity and thematic ambition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Beyond Creation· Spawn of Possession
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prison Born 1:59
- 2 The Ancient Covenant 4:01
- 3 Shape Shifters 0:43
- 4 Coldly Calculated Design 3:40
- 5 XenoChrist 5:01
- 6 Sons of Belial 4:46
- 7 Legion of the Serpent 4:27
- 8 Planetary Duality, Part I: Hideous Revelation 1:34
- 9 Planetary Duality, Part II: A Prophecies Fruition 5:27
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