The Human Machine
Master · 2010
45 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive vocals that dissect societal norms through a metal lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Human Machine — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's core themes of technology's impact on humanity, blending aggressive instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics.
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Suppress Free Thinking — This track stands out for its direct challenge to conformity and societal control, driven by intense rhythms and powerful vocal delivery that exemplifies Master’s ethos.
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Worship the Sun — With its complex riff structures and lyrical critique on modern society's values, this song highlights the band's technical prowess while addressing existential themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances but remains within established death metal conventions.
What we noticed
- Aggressive vocals alternate between growls and higher-pitched screams, enhancing the thematic intensity of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a track that incorporates slower tempos and atmospheric elements, providing a contrast to the preceding aggression.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- relentless aggression throughout listening
- confrontational themes of societal issues
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, gentle sounds
- seek melodic, uplifting tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2010, Master was in the midst of a resurgence, releasing The Human Machine as their sixth studio album after a hiatus. This record followed their 2007 release, The New Elite, showcasing a continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature death metal roots. The band, led by founder Paul Speckmann, aimed to address contemporary issues through their music during this period.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Human Machine 5:18
- 2 It's What Your Country Can Do for You 6:10
- 3 Twisted Truth 3:14
- 4 True Color 5:40
- 5 Suppress Free Thinking 5:47
- 6 A Replica of Invention 3:24
- 7 Faceless Victims Expelled 3:25
- 8 Worship the Sun 4:04
- 9 The Lack of Space 3:55
- 10 Impale to Kill 4:56
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