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Revolution of Metal!🎵 Tracklist:
Track 1: Neural Hack
Track 2: Warped
Track 3: Outer Phase
Track 4: Automoil & Robotoil
Track 5: Cybermorphism / Mainframe
Track 6: Hyperline Underflow
Track 7: Lower Form Resistance
🎸 Album Review:
Dissimulator, the electronic metal project led by the enigmatic frontman Cybervox, has returned with their latest offering, ‘Lower Form Resistance’. This seven-track album delves deep into the realms of futuristic soundscapes, blending elements of industrial metal, cyberpunk aesthetics, and electronic experimentation to create a truly immersive listening experience.
From the opening track, ‘Neural Hack’, listeners are plunged into a world where man and machine collide in a cacophony of pulsating synths, pounding drums, and razor-sharp guitar riffs. The album’s sound is a perfect reflection of its themes, which revolve around the dystopian future, artificial intelligence, and the constant battle between technology and humanity.
One of the standout tracks on ‘Lower Form Resistance’ is ‘Warped’, a relentless assault on the senses with its blistering guitar work and haunting vocal delivery. The juxtaposition of Cybervox’s harsh screams and melodic passages creates a sense of unease, perfectly capturing the album’s overarching sense of tension and dissonance.
‘Outer Phase’ takes a more atmospheric approach, with ethereal synths and haunting whispers weaving in and out of the mix. This track showcases Dissimulator’s ability to create a sense of space and depth within their music, drawing the listener into a dark and mysterious world where nothing is as it seems.
‘Automoil & Robotoil’ is a frenetic blast of energy, with frantic drum patterns and distorted vocals driving the track forward at breakneck speed. The industrial influences on this song are particularly pronounced, adding an extra layer of grit and aggression to the overall sound of the album.
The two-part epic ‘Cybermorphism / Mainframe’ serves as the album’s centerpiece, combining intricate electronic textures with crushing metal riffs to create a truly immersive listening experience. This track showcases Dissimulator’s ability to seamlessly blend genres and create a cohesive sonic landscape that is both captivating and challenging.
‘Hyperline Underflow’ offers a brief respite from the intensity of the previous tracks, with its dreamy synths and pulsating rhythms creating a sense of hypnotic calm before the storm. This track serves as a perfect bridge to the album’s title track, ‘Lower Form Resistance’.
The closing track encapsulates everything that ‘Lower Form Resistance’ represents – a defiant stand against the encroaching forces of technology and a rallying cry for individuality and resistance. The song builds to a climactic finale, with Cybervox’s vocals soaring above a wall of sound that is both powerful and cathartic.
In comparison to Dissimulator’s previous albums, ‘Lower Form Resistance’ represents a significant evolution in their sound and songwriting. While their earlier releases focused more on aggression and raw energy, this album sees the band delving deeper into atmosphere, dynamics, and experimentation. The result is a more cohesive and nuanced listening experience that rewards repeated listens and unravels new layers with each play.
Overall, ‘Lower Form Resistance’ is a triumph for Dissimulator, showcasing their growth as musicians and their ability to push the boundaries of electronic metal. With its immersive soundscapes, thought-provoking themes, and impeccable musicianship, this album cements Dissimulator’s status as pioneers in the genre. ‘Lower Form Resistance’ is a must-listen for fans of industrial metal, cyberpunk aesthetics, and boundary-pushing music in general.
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