Synchro Anarchy

Synchro Anarchy, released in 2022, represents a late-career peak for the Canadian innovators Voivod. Following the massive success of The Wake, this album solidifies the 'Chewy' era lineup as one of the most technically proficient in the band's forty-year history. Recorded during the isolation of the pandemic, the album reflects a claustrophobic yet expansive energy, blending their foundational thrash roots with the avant-garde progressive leanings they pioneered in the late 80s. The production by Francis Perron emphasizes clarity and separation, allowing the listener to hear the intricate 'Piggy-style' chords and the complex, polyrhythmic drumming of Away. Critically, it was lauded for its ability to sound both nostalgic for the band's classic 'Killing Technology' era while pushing into new sonic territories, eventually winning the 2023 Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. It stands as a testament to the band's unique ability to translate cosmic dread into catchy, albeit highly complex, heavy metal.