What makes Remember That You Will Die by Polyphia notable?

This album debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing Polyphia's growing influence in the progressive rock scene. Additionally, it received praise from various music publications for its innovative approach to instrumental rock, further establishing the band as leaders in the genre. Released on October 28, 2022, Remember That You Will Die marks Polyphia's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2018 record New Levels New Devils. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for technical prowess and genre-defying soundscapes, pushing creative boundaries and exploring new influences.

How many songs are on Remember That You Will Die?

Remember That You Will Die has 20 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Remember That You Will Die

Polyphia · 2022

64 min · 20 tracks · progressive metal

A virtuosic blend of intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms that seamlessly melds progressive rock with modern instrumental flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Genesis — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its intricate guitar work and layered compositions, highlighting the band's technical skill right from the start.
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Playing God — This track exemplifies Polyphia's knack for blending catchy melodies with complex rhythms, making it a standout piece that encapsulates their artistic vision.
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Memento Mori — With its contemplative atmosphere and compelling arrangement, this track delves into themes of mortality while showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotion without words.
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Ego Death — Closing the album, this track brings together various musical elements and techniques explored throughout the record, culminating in an ambitious exploration of self-reflection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

71 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and high-level craftsmanship but loses some cohesion with multiple instrumental versions.

What we noticed

The last three tracks are instrumental versions of earlier songs, which alters the flow and pacing of the album significantly.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Memento Mori

The song features a haunting bridge where the melody shifts dramatically, creating a moment of introspection amidst the rhythmic chaos.

This structural choice emphasizes the theme of reflection, contrasting the earlier complexity with a poignant simplicity that invites deeper contemplation.

Tracklist

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

1 Genesis 3:14
2 Playing God 3:25
3 The Audacity 2:24
4 Reverie 4:02
5 ABC 2:32
6 Memento Mori 2:44
7 Fuck Around and Find Out 2:31
8 All Falls Apart 1:19
9 Neurotica 3:14
10 Chimera 3:56
11 Bloodbath 3:50
12 Ego Death 5:50
13 Playing God (beat version) 3:26
14 Playing God (acoustic) 3:26
15 Neurotica (beat version) 3:17
16 ABC (instrumental) 2:31
17 Fuck Around and Find Out (instrumental) 2:31
18 Memento Mori (instrumental) 2:44
19 Chimera (instrumental) 3:57
20 Bloodbath (instrumental) 3:50

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