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ID.Entity

Riverside · 2023

53 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A cerebral blend of progressive rock and metal that navigates modern anxieties with intricate musicianship.

Why listen to this

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released on January 20, 2023, ID.Entity is Riverside's seventh studio album and follows their 2018 release, Wasteland. This album marks a significant moment in the band's evolution as they grapple with contemporary themes while maintaining their signature sound. The band faced the challenge of continuing after the tragic loss of founding member Piotr Grudziński in 2016, solidifying their resilience and artistic direction.
If you like
progressive metal, progressive rock
What next
Wasteland — Continues the exploration of modern themes with a rich progressive sound.

ID.Entity is an album by Riverside, released in 2023. A cerebral blend of progressive rock and metal that navigates modern anxieties with intricate musicianship. ID.Entity received critical acclaim for its ambitious thematic exploration of identity and technology in today’s world. The album debuted at number one on the Polish charts and has been lauded for its relevance, particularly through tracks addressing societal issues like surveillance and misinformation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ID.Entity sound like?

A cerebral blend of progressive rock and metal that navigates modern anxieties with intricate musicianship. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.

What makes ID.Entity by Riverside notable?

ID.Entity received critical acclaim for its ambitious thematic exploration of identity and technology in today’s world. The album debuted at number one on the Polish charts and has been lauded for its relevance, particularly through tracks addressing societal issues like surveillance and misinformation. Released on January 20, 2023, ID.Entity is Riverside's seventh studio album and follows their 2018 release, Wasteland. This album marks a significant moment in the band's evolution as they grapple with contemporary themes while maintaining their signature sound. The band faced the challenge of continuing after the tragic loss of founding member Piotr Grudziński in 2016, solidifying their resilience and artistic direction.

Who is ID.Entity for?

ID.Entity works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on ID.Entity?

ID.Entity has 7 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·53:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Friend or Foe? Standout 7:28
  • 2 Landmine Blast 4:50
  • 3 Big Tech Brother Standout 7:23
  • 4 Post‐Truth 5:37
  • 5 The Place Where I Belong Standout 13:16
  • 6 I’m Done With You 5:51
  • 7 Self‐Aware 8:43

Release Date

January 20, 2023

Artist Origin

Poland

Runtime

53 min 11 sec