Swedish tech-metal icons Meshuggah aim to impress with an ex novo creative force embarking on a dystopian journey through the labyrinthine soundscapes of the ninth studio album “Immutable”.
Surrounded by a dense futuristic atmosphere “Broken Cog” is ready to unleash an overdose of abrasive guitar riffs naturally leading to an elaborate rhythmic maze yet the slower passages favor an appealing eerie melodic essence.
“Light The Shortening Fuse” showcases a quite aggressive approach as the dominant crunchy riffage dictates an unrestrained rhythmic rampage enhanced by the venomous growls while the intricate guitar leads create darkened melodic aesthetics.
On “Ligature Marks” the colossal rhythmic section ensures a ruthless groovy momentum fueled by the undisputable technical prowess and embellished by the refined lighter nuances of the magnetic guitar progressions.
“They Move Below” begins with deeply melancholic acoustic phrases but a monumental heavier ensemble is bound to take over as guitars unleash a meticulous mix of vitriolic riffs and complex proggy dynamics.
Throughout “The Faultless” guitars steal the spotlight effortlessly shifting from harsh riffage to moody progressions emphasized by solemn vocals maintaining an ideal balance between a familiar extreme metal inspiration and a will to push boundaries.
“Armies Of The Preposterous” delivers a massive rhythmic onslaught acquiring extra speed and the precise guitar work focuses on discordant tonalities and menacing patterns conveying grim feelings.
The instrumental final track “Past Tense” leaves behind the savage heavy frenzy to bring closure with haunting themes and eloquent acoustic passages.
After three decades Meshuggah continue to evolve fearlessly challenging the listeners and manifesting an expansive musical vision that defies space and time through the convoluted realm of “Immutable”.