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The Living Infinite

Soilwork · 2013

84 min · 20 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless blend of melodic death metal infused with intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing encourages deep listening
  • melodic intricacies for detail-oriented listeners
  • cathartic intensity for full-volume play
  • two halves for focused exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'The Living Infinite' marked Soilwork's first double album and showcased a significant evolution in their sound since their previous release, 'Sworn to a Great Divide' (2007). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the melodic death metal scene while experimenting with new musical elements and songwriting approaches.
Stylistic neighbors
In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Arch Enemy

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Spectrum of Eternity 4:01
  • 2 Memories Confined 3:25
  • 3 This Momentary Bliss 3:45
  • 4 Tongue 4:17
  • 5 The Living Infinite I 3:50
  • 6 Let the First Wave Rise 2:52
  • 7 Vesta 4:18
  • 8 Realm of the Wasted 4:29
  • 9 The Windswept Mercy 4:14
  • 10 Whispers and Lights 5:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Entering Aeons 2:34
  • 2 Long Live the Misanthrope 5:26
  • 3 Drowning With Silence 4:28
  • 4 Antidotes in Passing 4:15
  • 5 Leech 4:20
  • 6 The Living Infinite II 5:39
  • 7 Loyal Shadow 2:34
  • 8 Rise Above the Sentiment 4:03
  • 9 Parasite Blues 5:16
  • 10 Owls Predict, Oracles Stand Guard 5:24

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