The Wake
Voivod · 2018
119 min · 19 tracks · progressive metal · thrash metal
A cosmic journey through progressive thrash, blending intricate rhythms with haunting melodies and science-fiction themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks cosmic exploration through sound patient unfolding of themes
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'The Wake' is Voivod's fourteenth studio album and follows their 2013 release 'Target Earth'. At this stage in their career, the band was revitalizing their sound while continuing to expand their thematic explorations into science fiction and philosophy. The album marks a significant point as it showcases their enduring evolution within the progressive metal genre.
- If you like
- progressive metal, thrash metal
The Wake is an album by Voivod, released in 2018. A cosmic journey through progressive thrash, blending intricate rhythms with haunting melodies and science-fiction themes. 'The Wake' received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and complexity, debuting at number 12 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. It also solidified Voivod's reputation as pioneers of progressive metal, influencing a new generation of metal bands with its innovative approach to songwriting and conceptual themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Wake sound like?
A cosmic journey through progressive thrash, blending intricate rhythms with haunting melodies and science-fiction themes. Rooted in progressive metal and thrash metal.
What makes The Wake by Voivod notable?
'The Wake' received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and complexity, debuting at number 12 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. It also solidified Voivod's reputation as pioneers of progressive metal, influencing a new generation of metal bands with its innovative approach to songwriting and conceptual themes. Released on January 1, 2018, 'The Wake' is Voivod's fourteenth studio album and follows their 2013 release 'Target Earth'. At this stage in their career, the band was revitalizing their sound while continuing to expand their thematic explorations into science fiction and philosophy. The album marks a significant point as it showcases their enduring evolution within the progressive metal genre.
Who is The Wake for?
The Wake works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, cosmic exploration through sound and patient unfolding of themes.
How many songs are on The Wake?
The Wake has 19 tracks, running approximately 119 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Obsolete Beings Standout 5:34
- 2 The End of Dormancy 7:42
- 3 Orb Confusion 6:00
- 4 Iconspiracy 5:15
- 5 Spherical Perspective 7:41
- 6 Event Horizon Standout 6:10
- 7 Always Moving 5:11
- 8 Sonic Mycelium Standout 12:24
Disc 2
- 1 Post Society 6:17
- 2 Forever Mountain 5:12
- 3 Fall 6:42
- 4 We Are Connected 7:26
- 5 Silver Machine 4:48
- 6 Inner Combustion 4:22
- 7 Order of the Blackguards 5:03
- 8 Psychic Vacuum 4:16
- 9 Lost Machine 6:01
- 10 Fall 6:38
- 11 Voivod 6:23
Release Date
January 1, 2018
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
119 min 8 sec
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