The Singularity, Phase 1: Neohumanity
Scar Symmetry · 2014
43 min · 8 tracks · melodic death metal
A progressive blend of melodic death metal and sci-fi themes, swirling with intricate guitar work and atmospheric keyboards.
Top tracks — play these first
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Neohuman — The title track encapsulates the album's core theme, merging complex melodies with thought-provoking lyrics about human evolution and technology's impact on society.
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Technocalyptic Cybergeddon — This lengthy track showcases the band's signature sound, blending aggressive riffs with melodic passages while narratively depicting a dystopian future.
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Limits to Infinity — This song balances intense instrumentation with lyrical exploration of existential boundaries, illustrating the album's overarching philosophical inquiries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong thematic cohesion, marking a notable evolution for the band.
What we noticed
- The album features complex guitar arrangements that often shift between melodic leads and aggressive riffs, creating a dynamic soundscape.
- Vocal duties are split between clean singing and growls, with alternating styles that add depth to the storytelling in the lyrics.
- 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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8/10
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
- wave-like dynamic progression
- futuristic themes of humanity
- immersive sonic landscape exploration
- intense peaks and valleys
- thought-provoking journey through technology
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer simple, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, The Singularity, Phase 1: Neohumanity marks Scar Symmetry's fifth studio album and their first since the departure of vocalist Christian Älvestam. This album showcases the band's evolution towards a more concept-driven approach, exploring themes of humanity's relationship with technology within a futuristic narrative framework.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soilwork· Dark Tranquillity· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shape of Things to Come 0:52
- 2 Neohuman 8:43
- 3 Limits to Infinity 4:57
- 4 Cryonic Harvest 6:12
- 5 The Spiral Timeshift 4:50
- 6 Children of the Integrated Circuit 2:25
- 7 Neuromancers 5:11
- 8 Technocalyptic Cybergeddon 10:12
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