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Resonance

Antigama · 2007

32 min · 17 tracks · grindcore

Frenetic grindcore blasts collide with intricate time signatures and a relentless urgency that defines Antigama's intense sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Pursuit — Opening with a blistering pace, Pursuit sets the tone for the entire album, encapsulating Antigama's ability to blend speed with intricate musicianship in just over a minute.
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    Psychonaut — This track stands out for its extended length and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's ability to weave complex rhythms into their grindcore foundation while maintaining raw intensity.
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    Seismic Report — Clocking in under a minute, Seismic Report exemplifies the band's knack for delivering impactful bursts of sound that leave a lasting impression despite its brevity.
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    Remembering Nothing — This track captures a haunting atmosphere amidst chaotic riffs, demonstrating Antigama's capacity to convey emotion alongside aggression, marking it as a highlight on the album.
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    Stars — Closing the album, Stars contrasts with earlier tracks by introducing melodic elements that add depth and complexity, providing a thought-provoking end to an otherwise frenetic experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Resonance showcases complex structures and dynamic shifts, solidifying Antigama's place in grindcore.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo shifts, with many tracks transitioning between blast beats and slower, intricate sections.
  • The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace, while the latter half introduces more varied dynamics and textures.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Pursuit 1:16
  • 2 Seismic Report 0:59
  • 3 Ecstasy 1:20
  • 4 Neutral Balance 1:13
  • 5 Order 2:16
  • 6 Pending 1:56
  • 7 Remembering Nothing 1:16
  • 8 Barbapapex 2:29
  • 9 Psychonaut 3:56
  • 10 No 1:33
  • 11 After 1:45
  • 12 By and By 2:29
  • 13 Shymrok 0:52
  • 14 Types of Waste 1:43
  • 15 Asylum 1:44
  • 16 Unreachable 1:42
  • 17 Stars 3:49

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