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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic listening experience
- relentless rhythmic exploration
- intricate melodies with intensity
- long-form journey of sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gojira· Tesseract· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Swarmer 2:02
- 2 Swarm 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 5:16
- 10 Bleed 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 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 4:48
Disc 3
- 1 Bleed 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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