The Shape of Colour
Intervals · 2015
34 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with rhythmic complexity, creating a vibrant tapestry of progressive metal sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m Awake — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its engaging melodies and intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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Fable — Fable features a captivating interplay between rhythm and melody, highlighting the band’s ability to blend complex time signatures with memorable hooks.
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Libra — Libra demonstrates emotional depth through its dynamic shifts and atmospheric layers, encapsulating the essence of progressive metal while remaining accessible.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical proficiency and melodic sensibility, marking a solid debut in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Each track typically builds from a soft introduction to a climactic peak, often incorporating dynamic shifts between heavy and melodic sections.
- Several tracks utilize extended instrumental passages where the guitars engage in call-and-response patterns, enhancing the interplay between musicians.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Awake 3:58
- 2 Sure Shot 4:07
- 3 Fable 4:19
- 4 Sweet Tooth 3:27
- 5 Black Box 3:04
- 6 Slight of Hand 5:41
- 7 Meridian 5:09
- 8 Libra 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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