The New Elite
Master · 2012
44 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Aggressive riffs and relentless percussion create a sonic onslaught that critiques societal norms with visceral intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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The New Elite — This title track encapsulates the album's core themes of elitism and corruption, driven by aggressive instrumentals that mirror its lyrical intensity.
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Rise Up and Fight — A rallying cry against oppression, this track combines powerful lyrics with an infectious energy that exemplifies the band's thrash roots.
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Smile as You’re Told — This song critiques blind obedience through its biting lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, making it a standout representation of the album’s message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and aggressive performances but lacks broader impact beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first six songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Each track features aggressive guitar riffs layered with rapid drumming, often employing breakdowns that create dynamic shifts within the songs.
- Lyrically, the album critiques societal norms and issues, with each song addressing different themes while maintaining a consistent tone of urgency and aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense energy for workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
- aggressive anthems for motivation
- poignant commentary on society
Maybe skip if you
- prefer gentle, soothing sounds
- seek melodic, soft lyrics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, The New Elite is Master’s ninth studio album, showcasing the band’s consistent evolution in the death metal and thrash genres. Following their previous album, The Human Machine (2008), this record continues to explore themes of corruption and societal decay, solidifying Master’s position as a pivotal influence in extreme metal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The New Elite 3:32
- 2 Rise Up and Fight 4:25
- 3 Remove the Knife 3:50
- 4 Smile as You’re Told 3:30
- 5 Redirect the Evil 4:04
- 6 Out of Control 3:49
- 7 As Two Worlds Collide 4:49
- 8 New Reforms 2:57
- 9 Guide Yourself 3:58
- 10 Souls to Dissuade 4:27
- 11 Twist of Fate 5:03
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