Released 10 years ago
The Madness of Many
Animals as Leaders · 2016
52 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
Intricate guitar work intertwines with complex rhythms, creating a cerebral landscape that challenges conventional progressive metal boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Arithmophobia — The opening track sets an ambitious tone with its relentless tempo shifts and intricate guitar harmonies, encapsulating the band's technical prowess.
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Cognitive Contortions — This track features a blend of polyrhythmic complexities and melodic hooks, demonstrating the band's ability to fuse aggression with beauty seamlessly.
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The Glass Bridge — Offering a moment of introspection amidst the chaos, this track showcases lush soundscapes and emotive melodies that highlight the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical prowess and compositional depth, pushing the boundaries of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates intricate guitar solos that often intertwine with bass lines, creating a dense sonic texture.
- Several tracks exceed six minutes in length, allowing for extended musical explorations and thematic development.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with intricate rhythms
- thoughtful listening for deep focus
- immersive journey through complex soundscapes
- emotive depth in technical compositions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Madness of Many is Animals as Leaders' third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2009 and the critically acclaimed Weightless in 2011. By this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers in the progressive metal genre, blending virtuosic musicianship with innovative songwriting techniques, solidifying their place in the modern metal scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Arithmophobia 6:01
- 2 Ectogenesis 4:56
- 3 Cognitive Contortions 4:29
- 4 Inner Assassins 5:30
- 5 Private Visions of the World 4:57
- 6 Backpfeifengesicht 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 Transcentience 5:32
- 2 The Glass Bridge 5:04
- 3 The Brain Dance 7:01
- 4 Apeirophobia 4:59
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