The Human Connection
Chaos Divine · 2011
60 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal
Intricate guitar work and soaring vocals intertwine to explore existential themes within a progressive metal framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Door — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its intricate rhythms and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's technical prowess and thematic depth.
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Chasing Shadows — This track features an emotional vocal performance paired with haunting melodies, highlighting the album's exploration of human connection and introspection.
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No Road Home (Solastalgia) — As the album's epic closing piece, it encapsulates the overarching themes of disconnection and longing, blending atmospheric elements with heavy instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting with intricate musicianship, solidifying Chaos Divine's place in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and aggressive growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that showcase intricate guitar solos and layered harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Door 6:17
- 2 At the Ringing of the Siren 5:02
- 3 The Beaten Path 6:27
- 4 Chasing Shadows 6:38
- 5 Beautiful Abyss 6:42
- 6 Silence 5:53
- 7 Invert Evolution 4:39
- 8 Astral Plane 6:12
- 9 No Road Home (Solastalgia) 12:15
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