the classic symptoms of a broken spirit

Metal · 2022 · 11 tracks · 42m

the classic symptoms of a broken spirit

Industrial-tinged metal anthems built on synth pulses and massive hooks. A polished, cynical exploration of burnout and digital-age anxiety.

It's like if a metalcore band spent a month listening to nothing but Nine Inch Nails and social media news feeds.

A high-energy, cynical reflection on the exhaustion of modern digital life.

the classic symptoms of a broken spirit · vs · Architects

Raspy+1.9σ

The vocals lean notably further into raspy than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 42m

01

deep fake

3:34

02

tear gas

4:18

03

spit the bone

3:32

04

burn down my house

4:19

05

living is killing us

3:41

06

when we were young

3:14

07

doomscrolling

4:22

08

born again pessimist

3:31

09

a new moral low ground

3:32

10

all the love in the world

4:01

11

be very afraid

4:20

Moments Worth Waiting For

The industrial, Rammstein-esque stomp of the main riff in 'tear gas' that shifts the band's traditional bounce into something more mechanical.

The haunting, atmospheric bridge of 'burn down my house' where the wall of sound thins out to reveal a vulnerable, melodic core.

The frantic, high-energy climax of 'be very afraid' which serves as a final nod to the band's more aggressive metalcore roots.

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