The Ophidian Trek

The Ophidian Trek is an album by Meshuggah, released in 2014. A relentless barrage of complex rhythms and polyrhythmic structures layered with hauntingly intricate melodies. 'The Ophidian Trek' is significant for its exploration of live performance dynamics, receiving positive critical reception and charting well in several countries. It highlights the band's technical proficiency and has left a lasting impact on the metal genre, influencing countless bands within the djent and progressive metal communities. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Swarmer 2:02
• 2 Swarm Standout 5:24
• 3 Combustion 4:20
• 4 Rational Gaze 5:04
• 5 obZen 5:20
• 6 Lethargica 6:03
• 7 Do Not Look Down 4:56
• 8 The Hurt That Finds You First 5:44
• 9 I Am Colossus Standout 5:16
• 10 Bleed Standout 7:46
• 11 Demiurge 4:55
• 12 New Millennium Cyanide Christ 5:07
• 13 Dancers to a Discordant System 10:14
• 14 Mind's Mirrors / In Death - Is Life / In Death - Is Death 14:05
• 15 The Last Vigil 4:36

Disc 2

• 1 Swarmer 1:58
• 2 Swarm Standout 5:22
• 3 Combustion 4:21
• 4 Rational Gaze 5:03
• 5 obZen 5:20
• 6 Lethargica 6:04
• 7 Do Not Look Down 4:56
• 8 The Hurt That Finds You First 5:45
• 9 I Am Colossus Standout 4:48

Disc 3

• 1 Bleed Standout 7:20
• 2 Demiurge 5:18
• 3 New Millennium Cyanide Christ 5:08
• 4 Dancers to a Discordant System 10:14
• 5 Mind's Mirrors / In Death - Is Life / In Death - Is Death 14:10
• 6 The Last Vigil 4:09

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