Rareform
After the Burial · 2008
35 min · 8 tracks · progressive metalcore
A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and intricate melodies that pushes the boundaries of progressive metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Berzerker — Opening with an explosive energy, this track showcases the band's signature blend of complex rhythms and melodic hooks, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Cursing Akhenaten — This song features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that embody After the Burial's ability to merge aggression with melody, highlighting their technical skill.
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The Fractal Effect — With its memorable chorus and engaging structure, this track exemplifies the balance between heaviness and catchiness that defines Rareform.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and complexity, appealing to fans of progressive metalcore while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- intricate melodies for detail-oriented
- engaging in-order listening experience
- cathartic energy release
- relentless flow for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone radio singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 22, 2008, Rareform was After the Burial's second studio album, following their debut, Forging a Future Self. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from emerging artists to notable figures within the progressive metalcore scene, establishing their unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· Born of Osiris· The Contortionist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Berzerker 5:36
- 2 Drifts 4:09
- 3 Cursing Akhenaten 4:03
- 4 Rareform 3:02
- 5 Aspiration 4:36
- 6 The Fractal Effect 3:48
- 7 Ometh 4:11
- 8 A Vicious Reforming of Features 5:49
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