Process of a New Decline
Gorod · 2009
49 min · 11 tracks · technical death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and polyrhythmic structures that challenge the boundaries of technical death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Disavow Your God — Opening with ferocious riffs and rapid-fire drumming, this track sets an aggressive tone while exploring themes of existential doubt.
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Programmers of Decline — This track features complex time signatures and a dynamic structure that exemplifies Gorod's signature sound and lyrical depth.
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Guilty of Dispersal — With its blend of melodic elements and brutal sections, this song highlights the band's ability to balance aggression with musicality.
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 technical skill but may not fully engage listeners beyond its initial complexity.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase technical proficiency, often featuring guitar solos that intertwine with bass lines.
- 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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5/10
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
- relentless intricate musical challenges
- intense focus on technical complexity
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
- immersive headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefering light, easy listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 2009, Process of a New Decline marked Gorod's third studio album, following their previous effort, Leading Vision (2006). At this point in their career, Gorod was solidifying their reputation in the technical death metal scene, showcasing advanced musicianship and compositional complexity that distinguished them from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Beyond Creation· Necrophagist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disavow Your God 4:51
- 2 Programmers of Decline 5:04
- 3 Diverted Logic 4:53
- 4 Rebirth of Senses 4:00
- 5 The Path 3:39
- 6 Splinters of Life 5:12
- 7 Guilty of Dispersal 4:15
- 8 Gilded Cage 3:21
- 9 A Common Hope 4:07
- 10 Watershed 5:06
- 11 Almighty's Murderer 4:26
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