The creepy cover perfectly matches the album’s unsettling aesthetic. This is modern metalcore filled with ambient electronic elements, filtered vocals, and heavy, brutal basslines. There are some interesting and complex compositions here, and the lyrics capture the psycho-killer vibe of the album really well. However, it sometimes drags and can feel a bit repetitive. That being said, the opening is the strongest part, with other standout tracks like “Blood Loss,” “People ... read more
This is something else. A truly unique experience and a journey through different genres that always feels fresh and unpredictable. At first, it almost feels like a joke, but then the deep and serious moments start to show up, taking you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It has complex rhythms and harmonies like a great math-rock album, unexpected instruments and electronic passages, epic vocals, and top-notch production. I can’t recommend it enough.
It’s already been a week of daily listens with this record, and it’s such an easy listen with some absolute fire tracks. ‘Revolver,’ ‘Silver Swarm,’ and ‘nerv’ are standouts for me. This is a very solid nu-metal album, clearly taking inspiration from bands like Deftones and Linkin Park, with catchy riffs, shoegazy choruses, rap-like verses, electronic touches, and even a sensual vibe on some tracks that really sells it. It’s not super deep ... read more
This cover is so shit it’s actually iconic. The album screams chaos and destruction, with guitar riffs hitting like bombs falling from the sky. The production is top-tier, and there are some absolute bangers here like ‘Combustion,’ ‘Bleed,’ and, in my opinion, the best sleeper track, ‘Pravus.’ I’ll definitely keep this on repeat and explore more Meshuggah, because this is easily one of the best records in the djent genre—and prog metal in ... read more