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A Matter of Time
Electronic · 2019

A Matter of Time

Celldweller

Aggressive industrial rock meets hyper-edited modular synthesis. A cinematic, high-stakes exploration of mortality and the relentless passage of time.

April 19, 2019 · FiXT

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A Matter of Time represents the high-gloss, hyper-technical peak of the Celldweller sound. It is a sonic landscape where the organic grit of industrial rock is meticulously disassembled and reassembled through a digital lens. The track feels like a high-stakes race against an invisible clock, characterized by Klayton's signature modular synth work that gurgles and screams with a mechanical life of its own. It is dense, loud, and uncompromisingly modern, eschewing the lo-fi aesthetics of traditional industrial for a polished, cinematic sheen that wouldn't feel out of place in a big-budget sci-fi thriller.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition where the organic drums suddenly glitch into a digital breakbeat
the bridge where the modular synth lead spirals into a chaotic, distorted crescendo
the moment the heavy guitar riff drops in to anchor the swirling electronic textures
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How does A Matter of Time sound next to the rest of Celldweller's catalogue?

Vocal Layering+2.6σ

The vocals lean far further into vocal layering than the rest of the catalogue.

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