Catharsis

Catharsis is an album by Machine Head, released in 2018. A fierce blend of thrash and groove metal that channels raw emotion through powerful riffs and introspective lyrics. 'Catharsis' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, reflecting a solid commercial performance amidst a shifting metal landscape. The album sparked discussions about its thematic content, such as societal unrest and personal struggle, positioning it as a notable entry in Machine Head's discography and influencing the modern metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Volatile Standout 4:38
• 2 Catharsis 6:10
• 3 Beyond the Pale 4:31
• 4 California Bleeding Standout 4:12
• 5 Triple Beam 4:41
• 6 Kaleidoscope 4:03
• 7 Bastards Standout 5:04
• 8 Hope Begets Hope 4:30
• 9 Screaming at the Sun 3:54
• 10 Behind a Mask 4:07
• 11 Heavy Lies the Crown 8:48
• 12 Psychotic 5:01
• 13 Grind You Down 4:06
• 14 Razorblade Smile 4:00
• 15 Eulogy 6:33

Disc 2

• 1 Imperium 6:41
• 2 Beautiful Mourning 5:14
• 3 Now We Die 6:59
• 4 Bite the Bullet 4:15
• 5 Locust 9:13
• 6 From This Day 4:27
• 7 Ten Ton Hammer 4:55
• 8 This Is the End 6:05
• 9 Beneath the Silt 5:25
• 10 The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears 4:21
• 11 Phil's Solo 3:02
• 12 Darkness Within 7:47
• 13 Bulldozer 5:52
• 14 Killers & Kings 5:20
• 15 Davidian 6:24
• 16 Descend the Shades of Night 7:03
• 17 Now I Lay Thee Down 5:40
• 18 Take My Scars 4:54
• 19 Aesthetics of Hate 7:27
• 20 Game Over 6:37
• 21 Old 5:13
• 22 Halo 12:10

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