Transhuman
Believer · 2011
54 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Progressive metal intricacies merge with thrash intensity, exploring themes of technology and existence through complex compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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G.U.T — This track stands out with its intricate rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics on genetic manipulation, encapsulating the album’s thematic essence.
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Ego Machine — The song features dynamic shifts in tempo and structure, reflecting the struggle between human identity and technological influence.
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Mindsteps — Closing the album, this track utilizes ambient soundscapes intertwined with heavy instrumentation, representing a culmination of the album's exploration of consciousness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- thought-provoking themes throughout listening
- immersive journey of complex melodies
- engaging narrative arc across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid long, cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of Transhuman in 2011, Believer was reestablishing their presence after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, 2001's Dimensions. This marked their return to the studio and a shift in sound towards more experimental and thematic depth, blending progressive metal elements with philosophical inquiries into humanity and technology.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Between the Buried and Me· Periphery· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lie Awake 5:04
- 2 G.U.T 3:39
- 3 Multiverse 4:44
- 4 End of Infinity 4:13
- 5 Transfection 3:56
- 6 Clean Room 4:50
- 7 Currents 2:50
- 8 Traveler 4:24
- 9 Ego Machine 4:30
- 10 Being No One 4:48
- 11 Entanglement 4:16
- 12 Mindsteps 6:53
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