The Way Forward
Intervals · 2017
37 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
Intricate guitar work entwines with atmospheric layers, creating a dynamic landscape of progressive metal that invites deep listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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Touch and Go — This opening track sets an energetic tone with its swift tempo changes and intricate guitar melodies, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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A Different Light — With its soaring melodies and emotive guitar solos, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend technicality with emotional depth, making it a standout piece.
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Leave No Stone — Closing the album with a powerful crescendo, this track encapsulates the thematic journey of the album while featuring some of the most intricate arrangements present.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and skilled musicianship, appealing to fans of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Each track is structured with multiple sections that vary in intensity, often transitioning from atmospheric passages to aggressive riffs.
- The use of ambient synth layers complements the guitar work, adding depth and texture to the overall sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 Touch and Go 4:22
- 2 Impulsively Responsible 3:54
- 3 A Different Light 4:36
- 4 By Far and Away 4:09
- 5 Belvedere 5:24
- 6 Rubicon Artist 4:40
- 7 The Waterfront 4:44
- 8 Leave No Stone 5:30
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