What makes Psychic Maps by Dysrhythmia notable?

The album received positive reviews for its ambitious structure and musicianship, helping to further establish Dysrhythmia within the progressive metal community. It was particularly noted for its ability to blend intricate compositions with an accessible listening experience, influencing a wave of upcoming progressive acts. By the time 'Psychic Maps' was released in 2009, Dysrhythmia had already gained recognition in the underground metal scene. This album followed their 2006 effort 'Barriers and Passages', showcasing their evolving sound while solidifying their reputation for technical proficiency and experimentation.

How many songs are on Psychic Maps?

Psychic Maps has 6 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Psychic Maps

Dysrhythmia · 2009

37 min · 6 tracks · progressive metal

Intricate guitar work intertwines with complex rhythms, crafting a cerebral yet visceral experience that pushes the boundaries of progressive metal.

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Festival of Popular Delusions — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with frenetic energy and complex guitar interplays, embodying the band's signature sound early on.
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Triangular Stare — This track showcases Dysrhythmia's unique approach to rhythm and melody, featuring shifting time signatures that create an engaging sonic landscape.
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Lifted by Skin — At nearly eleven minutes, this expansive piece exemplifies the band's capability for creating immersive atmospheres, combining aggression with moments of introspective calm.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and technical musicianship, solidifying Dysrhythmia's place in progressive metal.

What we noticed

The use of contrasting sections within songs, such as sudden tempo changes and shifts from heavy to melodic passages, adds to the album's ambitious structure.

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

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Festival of Popular Delusions 4:22
2 Triangular Stare 5:48
3 Reactionary 5:05
4 Room of Vertigo 6:49
5 Iron Cathedral 4:24
6 Lifted by Skin 10:49

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The Veil of Control

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Barriers and Passages

2006

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