Posthuman
Harm's Way · 2018
33 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A relentless fusion of metallic aggression and industrial soundscapes that explores themes of humanity's obsolescence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Become a Machine — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of human evolution and technological dependency through its punishing riffs and haunting melodies.
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Last Man — With its raw brevity and intense energy, this track serves as a powerful statement on isolation and survival in a mechanized world.
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Dissect Me — The song combines visceral lyrics with an aggressive tempo, representing the internal struggle against societal expectations and personal identity crises.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive metalcore with industrial elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets an aggressive tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks without significant tempo variation.
- The use of industrial soundscapes is prominent, with electronic elements layered over traditional metal instrumentation, creating a dense sonic texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Call My Name
The shift to addressing an unknown entity directly intensifies the emotional weight of longing for connection amidst chaos.
This direct address contrasts with the more abstract themes found elsewhere in the album, emphasizing vulnerability in an otherwise aggressive context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Human Carrying Capacity 3:18
- 2 Last Man 1:59
- 3 Sink 3:12
- 4 Temptation 3:54
- 5 Become a Machine 3:12
- 6 Call My Name 4:23
- 7 Unreality 2:26
- 8 Dissect Me 4:19
- 9 The Gift 2:28
- 10 Dead Space 4:46
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