The Simulation
Born of Osiris · 2019
25 min · 8 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of intricate rhythms and ferocious vocals that pushes the boundaries of metal's sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Accursed — Opening with aggressive riffs and complex time signatures, this track sets an intense tone for the album while highlighting the band's technical skills.
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Cycles of Tragedy — This song features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, showcasing the band's ability to blend melodic elements with harsh vocals effectively.
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Silence the Echo — With its atmospheric build-up and powerful climax, this track exemplifies the emotional depth and sophistication that characterize the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and varied vocal styles, but its cohesion and impact are more modest.
What we noticed
- The final track features an extended instrumental section that gradually builds in intensity before concluding with a soft fade-out.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense bursts of energy
- quick impactful listening sessions
- emotional tension throughout tracks
- frenetic pacing with precision
- cathartic release in climax
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek relaxed, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, The Simulation is Born of Osiris' fifth studio album, following their 2015 effort, Soul Sphere. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the deathcore and djent scenes, building on previous successes while continuing to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· After the Burial· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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One Without the Other
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, focusing on introspection and personal conflict amidst a backdrop of heavy instrumentation.
This moment introduces a contrasting emotional layer that deepens the narrative tension in a way that highlights both lyrical vulnerability and musical ferocity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Accursed 3:26
- 2 Disconnectome 3:18
- 3 Cycles of Tragedy 3:10
- 4 Under the Gun 3:35
- 5 Recursion 0:53
- 6 Analogs in a Cell 2:56
- 7 Silence the Echo 4:30
- 8 One Without the Other 3:52
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