Is The Algorithm a good place to start with Filter?

Yes, The Algorithm is recommended as a starting point for new Filter listeners. A relentless fusion of industrial textures and introspective lyrics creates a darkly immersive sonic landscape. Released in 2023, The Algorithm is Filter's sixth studio album, marking their return after a five-year hiatus since 2018's Rage Cage. This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and a desire to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature industrial rock roots.

Who is The Algorithm for?

The Algorithm works well if you're into short bursts of intense energy, pulsating rhythms for focused work and emotional release through driving beats.

How many songs are on The Algorithm?

The Algorithm has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

The Algorithm

Filter · 2023

44 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock

A relentless fusion of industrial textures and introspective lyrics creates a darkly immersive sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Drowning Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of urgency with its driving rhythms and urgent lyrical themes, encapsulating the overall mood of struggle and resilience.
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Obliteration — This song combines aggressive instrumentation with poignant lyrics that critique societal pressures, illustrating the band's ability to balance heaviness with thought-provoking content.
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Be Careful What You Wish For — With its catchy chorus and dynamic shifts, this track stands out as an anthem of caution against desires that can lead to unforeseen consequences.
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Burn Out the Sun — This song features a haunting melody paired with reflective lyrics on mortality and the passage of time, showcasing Filter’s growth as songwriters.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines industrial rock elements with electronic influences, but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through the initial half of the album.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, blending synthesized sounds with traditional rock instrumentation, particularly in 'Obliteration' and 'Face Down'.
The final two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrasting atmosphere that allows for introspection before the album concludes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

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

short bursts of intense energy
pulsating rhythms for focused work
emotional release through driving beats
reflective moments amidst high tempo

Maybe skip if you

prefer slower, music
want lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in the later stages of Filter's career.
Themes: societal pressure critique· mortality reflection· digital disillusionment
Career context: Released in 2023, The Algorithm is Filter's sixth studio album, marking their return after a five-year hiatus since 2018's Rage Cage. This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and a desire to redefine their sound while maintaining their signature industrial rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· Stabbing Westward

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Face Down

The lyrics shift from external observations to personal confessions, revealing vulnerabilities beneath a hard exterior.

This transition deepens the emotional impact by contrasting public perception with private struggles, inviting listeners to connect on a more intimate level.