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The Flesh Alive

Gojira · 2012

230 min · 43 tracks · progressive metal · groove metal · technical death metal

A relentless fusion of technical precision and primal energy, showcasing Gojira's mastery of groove and complexity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • immersive experience for deep listening
  • intense moments of cathartic release
  • technical precision demands full attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'The Flesh Alive' captures Gojira at a pivotal moment following their critically acclaimed album 'L'Enfant Sauvage.' This live album showcases their dynamic performance style while solidifying their reputation as leaders in the metal genre. The release was part of their ascent to international recognition, particularly in the progressive and technical death metal scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Mastodon· Meshuggah· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Oroborus 4:49
  • 2 The Heaviest Matter of the Universe 4:30
  • 3 Backbone 4:49
  • 4 Love 4:58
  • 5 From the Sky 5:40
  • 6 A Sight to Behold 5:32
  • 7 The Art of Dying 8:32
  • 8 Drum Solo 1:09
  • 9 Clone 5:56
  • 10 Flying Whales 5:53
  • 11 The Way of All Flesh 7:53
  • 12 Terra Incognita 3:57
  • 13 Vacuity 6:02
  • 14 Indians 3:53
  • 15 Toxic Garbage Island 5:52
  • 16 World to Come 6:51
  • 17 Oroborus 5:18
  • 18 The Heaviest Matter of the Universe 4:12
  • 19 Backbone 4:29
  • 20 Love 5:38
  • 21 From the Sky 5:37
  • 22 A Sight to Behold 5:32
  • 23 The Art of Dying 8:37
  • 24 Drum Solo 1:38
  • 25 Clone 5:23
  • 26 Flying Whales 6:09
  • 27 Toxic Garbage Island 4:23
  • 28 The Way of All Flesh 8:47
  • 29 Terra Incognita 3:25
  • 30 Vacuity 9:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 1:34
  • 2 Oroborus 4:48
  • 3 The Heaviest Matter of the Universe 4:07
  • 4 Backbone 4:15
  • 5 Love 4:51
  • 6 From the Sky 5:39
  • 7 A Sight to Behold 5:32
  • 8 The Art of Dying 8:36
  • 9 Clone 4:42
  • 10 Flying Whales 5:21
  • 11 The Way of All Flesh 7:40
  • 12 Terra Incognita 3:31
  • 13 Vacuity 5:07

What to play next

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