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The Process of Self-Development

Candiria · 1999

68 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

A dynamic blend of hardcore punk, metal, and jazz-infused rhythms that challenges genre boundaries with raw intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Method of Expression — This track exemplifies Candiria's unique ability to intertwine heavy riffs with intricate melodic passages, encapsulating the album's adventurous spirit.
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    Mathematics — Featuring complex time changes and aggressive instrumentation, Mathematics serves as a standout example of the band's technical prowess and thematic depth.
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    The Process of Self.Development — The titular track delves into introspective themes while showcasing an expansive structure that highlights the band's eclectic influences and musical ambition.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

74 /100
Treeline
Higher than 82% of albums we've rated

The album's genre-blending and complex structures create a distinctive sound that stands out in its era.

What we noticed

  • The album features abrupt tempo shifts, moving from fast-paced hardcore sections to slower, jazz-influenced interludes within individual tracks.
  • The lyrics often explore introspective themes and are delivered with a raw intensity that matches the dynamic instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Three Times Again

    The verses shift from introspection to confrontation, creating a tension that builds throughout the song.

    This dynamic shift reflects the internal struggle present throughout the album, emphasizing growth through conflict.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Three Times Again 5:53
  • 2 OneFourtyEight 1:49
  • 3 Pull 3:57
  • 4 Method of Expression 3:57
  • 5 Temple of Sickness 6:23
  • 6 Mathematics 6:39
  • 7 Work in Progress 7:00
  • 8 Matter.Anti.Matter 5:35
  • 9 Cleansing 3:40
  • 10 Elevate in Madness 5:12
  • 11 Down to the Last Element 5:50
  • 12 The Process of Self.Development 8:29
  • 13 Leaving the Atmosphere 4:21

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