Sunshine Dust
Skyharbor · 2018
61 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a lush soundscape that bridges progressive metal and ambient influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Synthetic Hands — This track stands out for its captivating blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric elements, encapsulating the band's ability to balance intensity with melody.
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Blind Side — With its dynamic shifts and poignant lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity, making it a highlight of the album.
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Sunshine Dust — The title track serves as a powerful closing statement, combining haunting vocals with intricate instrumentation that showcases the band's artistic growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases sophisticated compositions and a blend of progressive metal with ambient influences.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build progressively in intensity, while the second half shifts to more ambient and atmospheric soundscapes.
- Vocals are layered with harmonies and effects, often blending seamlessly with the instrumental arrangements rather than standing out as separate elements.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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.
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Dissent
The song features a climactic moment where the narrative voice shifts from introspective reflection to an urgent call for change.
This dramatic shift underscores the thematic urgency of the track, contrasting personal struggle with broader societal implications.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Signal 1:20
- 2 Dim 4:58
- 3 Out of Time 4:57
- 4 Synthetic Hands 5:41
- 5 Blind Side 6:37
- 6 Disengage/Evacuate 6:12
- 7 Ethos 4:09
- 8 Ugly Heart 4:28
- 9 The Reckoning 6:24
- 10 Dissent 3:34
- 11 Menace 4:49
- 12 Temptress 2:15
- 13 Sunshine Dust 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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