The Collective
Scale the Summit · 2011
45 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with polyrhythmic percussion to create expansive soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
The Collective is an album by Scale the Summit, released in 2011. Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with polyrhythmic percussion to create expansive soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. 'The Collective' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its technical proficiency and intricate songwriting. It further established Scale the Summit as a significant player in the instrumental progressive rock genre, influencing a wave of similarly styled bands and artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Collective sound like?
Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with polyrhythmic percussion to create expansive soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes The Collective by Scale the Summit notable?
'The Collective' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its technical proficiency and intricate songwriting. It further established Scale the Summit as a significant player in the instrumental progressive rock genre, influencing a wave of similarly styled bands and artists. Released on March 1, 2011, 'The Collective' is Scale the Summit's third studio album, following their acclaimed release 'Carving Desert Canyons' in 2009. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the progressive metal scene while experimenting with more complex compositions and arrangements.
How many songs are on The Collective?
The Collective has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Colossal Standout 3:48
- 2 Whales Standout 6:28
- 3 Emersion 2:33
- 4 The Levitated 3:02
- 5 Secret Earth 3:38
- 6 Gallows 4:33
- 7 Origin of Species 2:45
- 8 Alpenglow 3:58
- 9 Black Hills Standout 7:59
- 10 Balkan 3:44
- 11 Drifting Figures 3:10
Release Date
March 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 38 sec
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