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Your Itinerary

Evan Brewer · 2013

35 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal

Intricate bass lines weave through atmospheric soundscapes, creating a cerebral journey within progressive metal's expansive territory.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Adjacent Possible — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate bass patterns and atmospheric layers, encapsulating Brewer's unique fusion of melody and complexity.
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    Another World — A standout composition that showcases Brewer's ability to blend technical precision with emotive melodies, inviting listeners into a reflective sonic landscape.
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    Full Circle — The closing track masterfully ties together thematic elements from throughout the album, featuring dynamic shifts that reflect both introspection and expansive musical exploration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Brewer's debut showcases complex compositions and strong craftsmanship, establishing a unique voice in progressive metal.

What we noticed

  • The album features intricate bass lines that dominate the mix, often accompanied by ambient synths and layered guitar textures.
  • Each track typically builds gradually, with a focus on atmospheric development before reaching climactic moments.
  • The final track serves as a resolution, revisiting themes from earlier pieces while providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 The Adjacent Possible 3:53
  • 2 Microscopic Scale 3:29
  • 3 Another World 4:20
  • 4 This Seems Familiar 6:06
  • 5 A Little Goes a Long Way 2:31
  • 6 Cause for Concern 5:10
  • 7 Home Away From Home 3:20
  • 8 Full Circle 6:47

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