What makes Planisphaerium by Wormed notable?

Planisphaerium received critical acclaim within the metal community for its innovative approach to technical death metal, influencing numerous bands that followed. Its intricate arrangements and thematic depth helped solidify Wormed's reputation, contributing to the growth of the subgenre worldwide. Released in 2003, Planisphaerium was Wormed's debut album, establishing them as a distinctive force in the Spanish technical death metal scene. At this time, they were still relatively unknown but quickly gained traction in underground circles due to their unique sound and complex compositions.

How many songs are on Planisphaerium?

Planisphaerium has 14 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Planisphaerium

Wormed · 2003

44 min · 14 tracks · technical death metal

A labyrinthine blend of technical precision and dense, atmospheric brutality envelops the listener in an otherworldly experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Tunnel of Ions — The opening track sets the tone with rapid-fire riffs and a disorienting atmosphere that encapsulates the album's complex yet cohesive sound.
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Geodesic Dome — This track showcases Wormed's technical prowess through intricate rhythms and polyrhythmic structures while maintaining a haunting ambiance.
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Planisphærium — The title track exemplifies the album's thematic depth and musical complexity, merging aggressive instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrical concepts.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

Planisphaerium showcases intricate compositions and technical prowess, establishing Wormed's unique sound in the metal scene.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from fast-paced riffs to slower, atmospheric passages.
The album includes multiple instrumental interludes that enhance its thematic depth and contribute to the overall atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Tunnel of Ions 3:29
2 Geodesic Dome 3:39
3 Voxel Mitosis 3:57
4 Fragments 0:14
5 Ylem 3:36
6 Planisphærium 4:03
7 Pulses in Rhombus Forms 3:01
8 Dehydrating 3:09
9 Voxel Mitosis (Promo 2001) 3:56
10 Pulses in Rhombus Forms (demo) 3:04
11 Ectoplasmic Iconosphere (D.1) (demo) 3:58
12 Ectoplasmic Iconosphere (D.2) (demo) 4:00
13 Floating Cadaver in the Monochrome (demo) 3:04
14 Geodesic Dome (demo) 1:22

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