Xeno
Crossfaith · 2015
54 min · 15 tracks · metalcore
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and metal riffs creates a high-octane soundscape that defies genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Xeno — The title track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive energy and thematic exploration of identity and technology, showcasing the band's signature sound.
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Raise Your Voice — This track features anthemic choruses that encourage empowerment, standing out as a rallying cry within the album's context while blending melodic hooks with heavy instrumentation.
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Wildfire — With its infectious energy and driving rhythms, Wildfire exemplifies the band's ability to merge electronic elements with hardcore influences effectively, making it a standout live performance piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Xeno showcases a strong blend of metal and electronic elements, though its cohesion dips slightly due to varied track styles.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an instrumental intro that sets a dark, electronic tone before launching into high-energy tracks that blend metal riffs with electronic elements.
- The use of sampled electronic sounds and breakdowns is prevalent, particularly in tracks like 'Devil's Party' and 'Dystopia', which emphasize the fusion of genres.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy danceable anthems
- cathartic release through intensity
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- pulsating rhythms for workout sessions
- engaging tracks for party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
- want lengthy, contemplative pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, Xeno is Crossfaith's third studio album, following their breakthrough record Apocalyze in 2013. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of electronicore, combining heavy metal with electronic elements, and expanding their reach beyond Japan into international markets.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Browning· Enter Shikari· I See Stars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:35
- 2 Xeno 4:12
- 3 Raise Your Voice 3:42
- 4 Devil's Party 3:16
- 5 Ghost in the Mirror 3:33
- 6 Dystopia 3:18
- 7 Wildfire 3:58
- 8 Tears Fall 4:19
- 9 Paint It Black 3:49
- 10 Vanguard 3:26
- 11 Calm the Storm 3:27
- 12 Astral Heaven 5:01
- 13 Madness 3:34
- 14 Dance With the Enemy 3:28
- 15 S.O.S 3:39
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