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Encephalon : Automaton all along  - CD Encephalon : Automaton all along  - CD  Ref: 24675 Encephalon's 5th album delves into an intricate narrative of artificial life and existential despair, wrapped in the band's signature fusion of industrial, darkwave, and electro sounds. The album immerses listeners in a dystopian soundscape where synthetic beings grapple with self-awareness, struggling against their predetermined existence. Tracks like "The Machines" and "Survivor's Bias" pulse with heavy, mechanized rhythms, reflecting the relentless cycles of violence and regeneration described in the lyrics. Haunting synths, layered with distorted vocals, evoke the cold detachment of the automatons as they question their purpose in a universe devoid of free will. Yet, amidst the darkness, there are moments of vulnerability, with softer, melancholic melodies revealing the emotive depth of these artificial creations.

Musically, Automaton All Along continues Encephalon's tradition of blending hard-hitting beats with atmospheric synths, but the album pushes into more experimental territories, featuring dissonant electronic textures and cinematic elements that heighten the themes of isolation and rebellion. The interplay between aggressive, industrial percussion and sweeping, futuristic soundscapes mirrors the automatons' internal conflict—struggling between their cold mechanical nature and a desire for autonomy. From the brooding intensity of "Last Day at the Institute" to the eerie serenity of "Illusions," the album guides listeners through a sonic journey as immersive as it is thought-provoking. Fans of dark electronic music will find Automaton All Along to be both a visceral and cerebral experience, perfectly balancing philosophical depth with Encephalon's trademark intensity.

Tracks :

01 The last Day at the Institute 02 The Voyage 03 Arrival 04 Illusions 05 Synthskin6d 06 Like the real Thing 07 Guardian 08 Automaton all along 09 The Machines 10 Survivors Bias
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