The Future in Whose Eyes?
Sikth · 2017
111 min · 29 tracks · progressive metal
A complex tapestry of intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, fusing progressive metal with intense lyrical narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vivid — The opening track showcases Sikth's signature blend of technical precision and emotional intensity, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Century of the Narcissist? — This track encapsulates the band's commentary on contemporary society with its sharp lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting their innovative songwriting approach.
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Weavers of Woe — With its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, this song exemplifies Sikth's ability to balance heaviness with melodic intricacy, making it a standout moment in 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 intricate arrangements typical of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between aggressive screams and clean singing, often layered with harmonies that create a dense vocal texture.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Vivid 4:28
- 2 Century of the Narcissist? 4:09
- 3 The Aura 4:03
- 4 This Ship Has Sailed 1:19
- 5 Weavers of Woe 5:31
- 6 Cracks of Light 4:13
- 7 Golden Cufflinks 4:07
- 8 The Moon’s Been Gone for Hours 2:46
- 9 Riddles of Humanilty 3:46
- 10 No Wishbones 4:30
- 11 Ride the Illusion 4:37
- 12 When It Rains 2:35
Disc 2
- 1 Consolidate as One (re‐imagined by Dan Weller) 3:21
- 2 Progress and Decay (re‐imagined by Dan Weller) 6:18
- 3 The Peace I Crave (re‐imagined by Dan Weller) 3:18
- 4 No Lights in the Well (re‐imagined by Dan Weller) 3:51
- 5 Insipid Minds (re‐imagined by Dan Weller) 2:01
Disc 3
- 1 Vivid (instrumental) 4:29
- 2 Century of the Narcissist? (instrumental) 4:09
- 3 The Aura (instrumental) 4:03
- 4 This Ship Has Sailed (instrumental) 1:20
- 5 Weavers of Woe (instrumental) 5:32
- 6 Cracks of Light (instrumental) 4:13
- 7 Golden Cufflinks (instrumental) 4:07
- 8 The Moon’s Been Gone for Hours (instrumental) 2:46
- 9 Riddles of Humanilty (instrumental) 3:46
- 10 No Wishbones (instrumental) 4:31
- 11 Ride the Illusion (instrumental) 4:38
- 12 When It Rains (instrumental) 2:36
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