Soul Sphere
Born of Osiris · 2015
46 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms envelops listeners in a dark, atmospheric journey through existential themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Illuminate — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, featuring soaring vocals and complex rhythms that highlight their musical versatility.
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Throw Me in the Jungle — With its relentless energy and dynamic transitions, this track exemplifies the aggressive yet melodic approach that characterizes much of the album.
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The Louder the Sound, the More We All Believe — This song features an infectious chorus and intricate guitar lines, reinforcing the thematic depth present throughout the album while showcasing lyrical introspection.
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 a blend of styles but remains within familiar metalcore territory.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast with the heavier sections, enhancing the overall mood.
- The vocal delivery alternates between melodic singing and aggressive growls, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- technical precision with melodic shifts
- dynamic contrasts throughout the album
- cathartic release during high energy
- intense moments for focused listening
- engaging rhythms for active participation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent flow
- not into intricate soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Soul Sphere' is Born of Osiris's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Tomorrow We Die Alive' from 2013. The band continued to evolve their sound by integrating more melodic elements while maintaining their signature deathcore and djent influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· After the Burial· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Other Half of Me 3:32
- 2 Throw Me in the Jungle 3:36
- 3 Free Fall 4:09
- 4 Illuminate 4:45
- 5 The Sleeping and the Dead 3:42
- 6 Tidebinder 4:21
- 7 Resilience 3:50
- 8 Goddess of the Dawn 3:23
- 9 The Louder the Sound, the More We All Believe 3:27
- 10 Warlords 4:09
- 11 River of Time 3:22
- 12 The Composer 4:28
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