The Contortionists - Intrinsic
 

The Contortionists - Intrinsic
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01. Holomovement
02, Feedback Loop
03. Causality
04. Sequential Vision
05. Geocentric Confusion
06. Dreaming Schematics
07. Anatomy Anomalies
08. Cortical
09. Solipsis
10. Parallel Trance

Intrinsic by The Contortionist on Spotify

I had my reservations of the vocals, but after several listens they fit perfectly within the scheme of things. This is an exceptional record, that brings in and ties together a bunch of different genres in a very compelling way. Yeah, they may abuse the light/heavy dynamic to the nth degree, but they're soooo good a doing it I'm giving the Contortionists a waiver. Brilliant.

Gave them a listen for the first time, with Oscillator. First I thought these guys sound like Messhuga. Listening the whole way through, I was impressed how they went from doom to soft and ambient.

Is it better than Exoplanet? [even if I know they won't have it in stores]

This is another excellent album by the Contortionists. The difference is it expands on the more atmospheric parts of Exoplanet, and has a lot more clean vocals, but when the deathcore/djent comes roaring in, it's just as hard hitting and adventurous. Right now it's really hard for me to say which one's better.

I guess starting with Exoplanet would be a better decision before hearing how it's expanded in the second.