The Direction of Last Things
Intronaut · 2015
46 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
A complex interplay of progressive metal textures and introspective melodies that challenges the boundaries of the genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fast Worms — The opening track sets a tone of urgency and complexity, showcasing intricate rhythms and dynamic shifts that encapsulate the album's essence.
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Digital Gerrymandering — This track stands out for its exploration of modern anxieties through heavy riffs and atmospheric elements, highlighting the band's thematic depth.
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The Direction of Last Things — The title track serves as a reflective centerpiece, combining haunting melodies with thought-provoking lyrical content that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and dynamic contrasts typical of progressive metal, rewarding repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that blend heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies, allowing for dynamic contrasts.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- complex rhythms for deep focus
- atmospheric textures for immersion
- cathartic crescendos throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, The Direction of Last Things is Intronaut's fourth studio album, following 2013's Habitual Levitations. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound, blending elements of progressive metal with intricate musicality and philosophical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cult of Luna· Mastodon· The Ocean
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Digital Gerrymandering
The verse shifts to directly confront societal issues with a stark clarity that breaks from previous ambiguity.
This moment marks a pivotal shift in the narrative, moving from abstract themes to concrete social critique, enhancing the album's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fast Worms 6:58
- 2 Digital Gerrymandering 8:08
- 3 The Pleasant Surprise 4:02
- 4 The Unlikely Event of a Water Landing 8:07
- 5 Sul Ponticello 7:34
- 6 The Direction of Last Things 5:18
- 7 City Hymnal 5:55
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