Zero Days
Prong · 2017
50 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of groove and industrial elements, layered with aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zero Days — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of existential dread and societal collapse, driven by a heavy rhythm that mirrors the urgency of its themes.
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Divide and Conquer — This track stands out with its aggressive yet melodic structure, illustrating the album's critique of division in society through potent lyrics and powerful instrumentation.
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Blood Out of Stone — With its poignant lyrics about struggle and resilience, this song captures the essence of human perseverance against adversity, showcasing Prong's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a blend of aggressive and introspective elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive riffs, while the fourth introduces a slower, more introspective section.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- critique of modern society themes
- focused listening for intensity
- relentless soundscape exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound after a strong period.
- Career context
- Released on July 28, 2017, 'Zero Days' is Prong's eleventh studio album, marking a return after their critically acclaimed 2014 album 'Ruining Lives'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the metal scene while exploring contemporary themes of disillusionment and societal conflict.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Fear Factory· Sepultura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 However It May End 3:36
- 2 Zero Days 3:35
- 3 Off the Grid 3:18
- 4 Divide and Conquer 3:17
- 5 Forced Into Tolerance 3:17
- 6 Interbeing 3:50
- 7 Blood Out of Stone 4:12
- 8 Operation of the Moral Law 3:31
- 9 The Whispers 3:20
- 10 Self Righteous Indignation 4:14
- 11 Rulers of the Collective 3:02
- 12 Compulsive Future Projection 3:10
- 13 Wasting of the Dawn 4:39
- 14 Reasons to Be Fearful 3:31
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