The Flesh Alive
Gojira · 2012
230 min · 43 tracks · progressive metal
A relentless blend of intricate rhythms and guttural vocals that propel the listener through existential and environmental themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oroborus — This track opens the album with an explosive display of technicality and energy, setting the tone for the entire performance. Its complex structure demonstrates Gojira's signature blend of groove and progressive elements.
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Flying Whales — A fan favorite, this song combines haunting melodies with heavy riffs, allowing for a powerful emotional experience that resonates deeply during live performances. Its thematic focus on nature further emphasizes Gojira's environmental consciousness.
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The Art of Dying — This lengthy composition showcases the band's ability to weave intricate musical passages with philosophical lyrics about mortality and existence. Its progression builds tension, captivating the audience throughout its runtime.
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
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Flesh Alive is Gojira's first live album, released in 2012, following their critically acclaimed studio album, L'Enfant Sauvage. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as a prominent force in the metal scene, known for their technical prowess and deep lyrical content. This live recording showcases their dynamic stage presence and ability to engage audiences worldwide.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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