The Ophidian Trek
Meshuggah · 2014
180 min · 30 tracks · progressive metal · extreme metal · avant-garde metal
A relentless barrage of complex rhythms and polyrhythmic structures layered with hauntingly intricate melodies.
Why this album works
'The Ophidian Trek' is significant for its exploration of live performance dynamics, receiving positive critical reception and charting well in several countries. It highlights the band's technical proficiency and has left a lasting impact on the metal genre, influencing countless bands within the djent and progressive metal communities.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamic listening experience relentless rhythmic exploration intricate melodies with intensity
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'The Ophidian Trek' is a live album showcasing Meshuggah's prowess during their peak years. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of the djent and progressive metal scenes, following their critically acclaimed album 'Koloss' in 2012. This release captures the intensity of their live performances, further solidifying their influence in extreme music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Swarmer 2:02
- 2 Swarm Standout 5:24
- 3 Combustion 4:20
- 4 Rational Gaze 5:04
- 5 obZen 5:20
- 6 Lethargica 6:03
- 7 Do Not Look Down 4:56
- 8 The Hurt That Finds You First 5:44
- 9 I Am Colossus Standout 5:16
- 10 Bleed Standout 7:46
- 11 Demiurge 4:55
- 12 New Millennium Cyanide Christ 5:07
- 13 Dancers to a Discordant System 10:14
- 14 Mind's Mirrors / In Death - Is Life / In Death - Is Death 14:05
- 15 The Last Vigil 4:36
Disc 2
- 1 Swarmer 1:58
- 2 Swarm Standout 5:22
- 3 Combustion 4:21
- 4 Rational Gaze 5:03
- 5 obZen 5:20
- 6 Lethargica 6:04
- 7 Do Not Look Down 4:56
- 8 The Hurt That Finds You First 5:45
- 9 I Am Colossus Standout 4:48
Disc 3
- 1 Bleed Standout 7:20
- 2 Demiurge 5:18
- 3 New Millennium Cyanide Christ 5:08
- 4 Dancers to a Discordant System 10:14
- 5 Mind's Mirrors / In Death - Is Life / In Death - Is Death 14:10
- 6 The Last Vigil 4:09
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