Themata cover

Themata

Karnivool · 2005

48 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

A complex tapestry of progressive metal that intertwines heavy riffs with intricate melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Themata' was Karnivool's debut album, following their initial EP, 'Persona.' At this point, the band was establishing its presence in the Australian music scene, blending alternative and progressive influences that would set them apart from contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Tool· Porcupine Tree· Opeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Coté 5:50
  • 2 Themata 5:40
  • 3 Shutterspeed 3:46
  • 4 Fear of the Sky 5:16
  • 5 Roquefort 4:38
  • 6 L1FEL1KE 4:40
  • 7 Scarabs 2:10
  • 8 Sewn and Silent 4:11
  • 9 Mauseum 3:54
  • 10 Synops 4:53
  • 11 Omitted for Clarity 0:20
  • 12 Change, Part 1 3:28

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