Obzen is the first album i've watched videos explaining the music theory behind it, It is genius. On the surface obzen seems to be a product of pure chaos. But looking further into the theory behind it it is clear that meshuggah are pioneers of metal and inventors of a sub genre they still dominate and that no sound featured on this album isn't highly calculated and considered. This album treats every one of the instruments (including Jens voice) as percussion, with the guitar being equally as ... read more
Strikes such a beautiful balance between pure sadness and unfiltered rage. Maybe the most thought provoking and moving metal album ever. Also, mario duplantier is right up there with Thomas haake in terms of modern metal drummers.