this album sounds like it's going to be a culmination of all of their previous works, but with new elements. like a totally perfect mix. this song sounds like the equivalent of standing up too fast and getting dizzy, in the best way.
They’re a band, IMO, that meticulous and purposefully evolve over small Increments. Every album builds upon each other and experiments in slight new ways. They’re foundation- even beyond just their band- is SOLID and HUGE. They just keep building upon it.
I think Animals as Leaders are way too focused on the rhythm element, most of their melodies don’t stick with me now in the same way those first 3 records do. Literally zero melodic hook for half this song which okay fine, but it is more boring because of it
@@boarderking133 Right, and that is pretty hard to pull off as a band. Constantly pushing the envelope and encompassing all previous sounds, while still pushing forward the overall feel. That's one of the things I appreciate about AAL.
@@nilssonschmillson5395 ikr, this is kind of my problem with many recent "djent" releases. I get that the sound is percussion driven for all these bands, but there just isn't enough melodic intricacy. Like the lead line is literally a single riff, a little improv solo or harmony over it wouldn't hurt
@@jesseroussellmusic evrything aint for everyone. I keep a music log. and i listen to albums like 20 + times in different parts of life before i give up on it. sometimes it just clicks. Now i love this indie band i used to despise
@@jesseroussellmusic, AAL is a very weird band. Not getting them doesn’t make him not a metal head. Now, if he just writes off prog metal as a whole genre and only enjoys mainstream crap (Five Finger Death Punch, etc), that’s more sus.
This band, so important to music rn & forever. The whole reason me & so many others got into extended range guitars. Props to AAL y’all are at the peak & im so grateful for this band!
I'd say they had their "importance" era quite awhile ago honestly, first album is 12 years old at this point. Obviously they are still very important, but there's nothing on here that hasn't been done before by either them or others
@@Raksh95 It's in the description: Produced by Misha Mansoor and Animals As Leaders Engineered & Mixed by Nick Morzov and Javier Reyes Drums engineered by Francesco Camelli Mastered by Jens Bogren
When I first heard of them in 2009 I was mesmerized. I never understood how the chemistry they produce together is possible until I saw them live @ the New Daisy in Memphis is 2014. I was literally in a trance the whole show; experiencing it in front of me.
@@samuelgyulai9652 I think he just helped with technical stuff like engineering, programming, mixing, etc. as well as contributing to the songwriting. I don't think he's actually played anything on an AAL song, though.
Reaching new levels of artist mastery with these latest releases. How much they've progressed with every record is mind blowing to say the very least 🤔👽
They've maybe progressed technically, but their musicality has gone down. These should be called etudes (but not how Chopin did them), because they are cool exercises but offer very little in terms of music.
@@dexxfilm Get hip to some new modes buddy. They use plenty of unique phrasing; just because the melody isn't easy to wrap your head around doesn't mean it doesn't have it. There's plenty of instrumental bands who fall into the 'just technical' side. AAL is not one of them, if you're speaking from a harmonic perspective
Don't forget Reinert. IMO one of the best rhythm sections out there. As much as I love Masvidal, it's hard for me to get into a Cynic without the Seans. Malone was the whole reason I started playing bass, and the two Gordian Knot albums are probably my favorite albums of all time. Glad to see AAL giving a shout out here.
@@boarderking133 yeah, joy of motion was their peak imo. Back when they were writing really interesting fusion-y parts and not just doubling or tripling up the rhythm.
These guys never fail to amaze! This is my favorite so far on this album and I will not be surprised at all if another upcoming drop will best this one. If Tosin/Javier keep writing such sick riffs with thumping I may have to try picking up the technique.. again. They make it seem so easy!
This is the Animals and Leaders I know and love! The build up into 2:10 the "2nd half half" of the song is so beautifully and meticulously orchestrasted. Realeasing brutal tones ive never imagined hearing
It took me awhile to truly hear what this album offers. I have deep into this album for 2 months. Parrhesia is a masterpiece and one of my favourite records of all time. Supported the band by buying an AAL Parrhesia jumper and I think streaming AAL, mostly this album, probably 1,000 times. Lmao, my Tidal account shows almost played AAL 900 times last month. Lmao, I am utterly obsessed. I love Tosin and Javier, but there is something about Matt's jazz fusion background on the drums on this record that brings AAL to new heights. Saw them live in Melbourne, Australia last month. Incredible!!!!
Such a specific endorphin, i can feel it flowing thru my veins, healing me. Animals as Leaders is the result of a Earthly Musical Funnel Pressure Point at this Time in Human History……im High.
Okay this was interesting to read in relation to the title of this song - To quote Merriam-webster, "According to Greek mythology, when the peasant Gordius became king of Gordium in Phrygia, he dedicated his wagon to Jupiter and fastened its yoke to a beam with a very complex knot. Centuries later, when Alexander the Great arrived on the scene, he was told that he couldn't conquer and rule Asia unless he proved himself worthy by untying the knot. Alexander quickly solved his problem - and gained a new kingdom - by slicing the knot in half with his sword. Since then, "Gordian knot" has become a term for a difficult problem, and the phrase "cut the Gordian knot" has become a popular way to describe a neat solution for an apparently insurmountable difficulty." Damn!
Bro… the kicks towards the end are unreal (the part right before the blast beat.) The track reminds of Nephele too, with both being album closers and very headbang-able along with some similar parts
It’s refreshing to hear an outpouring of creativity shifting airwaves around in such a way…I envy the synchronization of neurons firing within those three brains…Full lock-step formation on display.
Interesting how AAL keep using less and less notes but manage to keep up the same level of progressiveness. Altough I'd say this right here is way beyond their usual level lmao
Hmm, outside of a solo I wouldn't say this is lacking as many notes than usual tracks. Unless you were to compare their first album which definitely had the most notes I'd say on a album.
It’s not that they use less notes, it’s that their writing style has matured a lot so that they get across what they’re trying to communicate much better.
I am the biggest AAL fanboy but the last 3 songs they released from their latest album haven't given me that 'wow' factor yet . I want to hear something super experimental like the 'Brain Dance ' or the Self titled album .
@@thetheoristtranscriptions pity, since I discovered AAL (weightless period) - every time they drop new material I’m blown away, the latest being no exception
@@thetheoristtranscriptions, I don’t know what you are expecting, but Monomyth and this song blew me the heck away. The Problem of Other Minds, the weakest single in my opinion, is still a track that other bands would be proud to have written.
dude. seeing this live was so much heavier than the recorded track. the venue was vibrating dude my jaw dropped i have never seen/heard something so amazing in my life
An aggressive and nuclear departure from the cliches of the genre - and themselves - while - somehow - paying respect to their favorite, microscopic elements of those same familiar sounds. You can tell by the music that these guys are inspired by far, far more than metal. They are tapping into a pool of spiritual and intellectual resources to make their music- and instead of coming off as pretentious and elitist - they are simply just *happy* and *excited* to express how much they love it all.
@@swarthygiant1463 you have an odd way of telling the world that you think people use their entire arms to type. Do your arms fatigue after spending 30 seconds typing something, or are do you not know how to type properly
Going to be honest. While I like parts of this song, I don't know if I'm vibing with it completely. It might just take time for it to grow on me. I really like the other two though that have been released.
I saw a complaint thrs no shred section...I understand n all, but that middle section was too cool to cover up in my book. Glad he left it alone personally...
BABE WAKE UP MATT GARSTKA DID A BLAST BEAT
Whaat no way broo
They're officially death metal now
*grandma proceeds to awaken*
Ghost notes on "constant" mode lol
Blast beat no restrictions for them amazing aal rules!
Cool.
I'm glad these humans did this with their time here on Earth.
I'm glad my time on earth is at the same as these humans.
That's my favorite comment ever
Get comment man you are right
What a fucking philosophical flex, I'm about it
love this comment Mcgee
Wow, I feel like I'm back in high school discovering AAL all over again! Great track!!
this album sounds like it's going to be a culmination of all of their previous works, but with new elements. like a totally perfect mix. this song sounds like the equivalent of standing up too fast and getting dizzy, in the best way.
They’re a band, IMO, that meticulous and purposefully evolve over small
Increments. Every album builds upon each other and experiments in slight new ways. They’re foundation- even beyond just their band- is SOLID and HUGE. They just keep building upon it.
I think Animals as Leaders are way too focused on the rhythm element, most of their melodies don’t stick with me now in the same way those first 3 records do. Literally zero melodic hook for half this song which okay fine, but it is more boring because of it
Which is what everyone has said for every previous album
@@boarderking133 Right, and that is pretty hard to pull off as a band. Constantly pushing the envelope and encompassing all previous sounds, while still pushing forward the overall feel. That's one of the things I appreciate about AAL.
@@nilssonschmillson5395 ikr, this is kind of my problem with many recent "djent" releases. I get that the sound is percussion driven for all these bands, but there just isn't enough melodic intricacy. Like the lead line is literally a single riff, a little improv solo or harmony over it wouldn't hurt
That was absurd, these guys are the highest tier technical musicians exploring dark waters. Really hope they release a Matt playthrough for this one
@@notanotherclone As if right on cue - lovely :D
agreed! however, my brother is a "metal head" and he "couldn't get into them" ...clearly not a metalhead after all OR he's jealous? lol
@@jesseroussellmusic evrything aint for everyone. I keep a music log. and i listen to albums like 20 + times in different parts of life before i give up on it. sometimes it just clicks. Now i love this indie band i used to despise
Check Out Spiral Architect if you like that type of thing
@@jesseroussellmusic, AAL is a very weird band. Not getting them doesn’t make him not a metal head. Now, if he just writes off prog metal as a whole genre and only enjoys mainstream crap (Five Finger Death Punch, etc), that’s more sus.
This band, so important to music rn & forever. The whole reason me & so many others got into extended range guitars. Props to AAL y’all are at the peak & im so grateful for this band!
I'd say they had their "importance" era quite awhile ago honestly, first album is 12 years old at this point. Obviously they are still very important, but there's nothing on here that hasn't been done before by either them or others
I agree! Perfectly said!
Finally people are catching on
Aye👌🏻
Not gonna get likes this time man, and you won't ever, until you stop commenting lame stuffs like this. Just some two cents. :)
Here before 69 likes
Does anyone knows in waht mode is this?
@@elywacime5411 Sounds like F# phrygian dominant to me, but I could be wrong
This mix is crushing. Sounds sick. Definitely my favorite single from this album. 🤌🤌🤌
Mix reminded me to The Joy of Motion
@@kutaybr 3 singles released. This single is my fav. Album songs are tracks. These are singles. lol
@@Kalculon ligma
whos the producer and engineer?
@@Raksh95 It's in the description: Produced by Misha Mansoor and Animals As Leaders
Engineered & Mixed by Nick Morzov and Javier Reyes
Drums engineered by Francesco Camelli
Mastered by Jens Bogren
When I first heard of them in 2009 I was mesmerized. I never understood how the chemistry they produce together is possible until I saw them live @ the New Daisy in Memphis is 2014. I was literally in a trance the whole show; experiencing it in front of me.
The present band didn't exist back then. It was Tosin and Misha mostly and one more drummer featured on one track.
Matt Garstka had just joined them and was 🤌🏽
@@alekhyadas2566 and that's why that first album is so good
@@alekhyadas2566 no way, Misha used to be in AAL?
@@samuelgyulai9652 I think he just helped with technical stuff like engineering, programming, mixing, etc. as well as contributing to the songwriting. I don't think he's actually played anything on an AAL song, though.
Their music is like they traveled back in time from the year 2075 to show us what metal is like in the future
Getting major Catch 33 vibes from the art and the riffs.
They certainly "eclipsed the golden mirror 🪞 "
@@time2k12 And their reflection is set free
Both this one and Monomyth sound very much like Meshuggah, imo
Nah, heavy Gorguts influence here
“The struggle to free myself from restraints becomes my very shackles”
Animals As Leaders is just too much to handle and that's exactly why I keep coming back to them
Reaching new levels of artist mastery with these latest releases. How much they've progressed with every record is mind blowing to say the very least 🤔👽
They've maybe progressed technically, but their musicality has gone down. These should be called etudes (but not how Chopin did them), because they are cool exercises but offer very little in terms of music.
They aren't musical enough. Technicality with little melody.
@@dexxfilm Get hip to some new modes buddy. They use plenty of unique phrasing; just because the melody isn't easy to wrap your head around doesn't mean it doesn't have it. There's plenty of instrumental bands who fall into the 'just technical' side. AAL is not one of them, if you're speaking from a harmonic perspective
@@ddrum1090 couldn't have said it better myself ✊
@@amjan true, this is def my least favorite of the new songs released so far but I feel like this gonna be one of their more energetic songs live
Rest in peace, Sean Malone. (He had a band called Gordian Knot.)
Which was incredible. Every prog metal fan should check them out
Don't forget Reinert. IMO one of the best rhythm sections out there. As much as I love Masvidal, it's hard for me to get into a Cynic without the Seans.
Malone was the whole reason I started playing bass, and the two Gordian Knot albums are probably my favorite albums of all time. Glad to see AAL giving a shout out here.
@@markushavens8669 I still can't believe we lost both Seans within the span of a calendar year. The world's unfair.
Cynic was/is so fucking good. Can listen to Focus and Traced In Air any day.
@@TheBallinCollin96 so true dude i blast focus all day long "how could i" is genius!!
First Animals song where I was more focused on the drumming than the guitar work. Impressive as hell.
Maaaaaannnn you ain't lying....I'm sitting here vibing, having a gaming desk drum sesh about to wake my wife up.....😂😂😂
Guitar writing has really gone downhill since joy of motion and weightless
@@boarderking133 yeah, joy of motion was their peak imo. Back when they were writing really interesting fusion-y parts and not just doubling or tripling up the rhythm.
My personal favourite will always be songs of soloman
YES!
Yo! I loved from the first time I heard it. I can play a little of it but, to come up with it is from the gods to me.
Wave of babies!!
Tempting Time and Wave of babies
Same
My favorite single from Parrhesia so far!! Those outro blastbeats were sick, short and sweet!!
I was surprised at the blast beats, and of course they were innovative
Guess they let metal Matt play that part
SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK !!!! Love the tone....
That is one bad ass powerful introduction. Brilliant polyrhythms! Super human musicians at their finest.
Pretty sure that was the first blast beat in the Animals as Leaders discography lol hell yeah
Nope, inamorata is the first one I think
@@davidtheawsomeness1696 Okay fair enough, then it's the first Matt Garstka blast beat on their discog lol
Because misha would have programmed it first
Navene makes first blast beat
Shit's weak though. It sounds tacked-on.
2:20-3:25 is exactly the kind of feeling I was looking for.
I'm glad to see that Seele approves of the new AAL
I prefer 1:04.
This whole song is the kind of feeling I want. Very rare that a whole song is this gripping the whole time.
@@tromboneman4517 welp that’s subjective, most boring Animals as Leaders album by far- calling it now
These guys never fail to amaze! This is my favorite so far on this album and I will not be surprised at all if another upcoming drop will best this one.
If Tosin/Javier keep writing such sick riffs with thumping I may have to try picking up the technique.. again. They make it seem so easy!
That low gain 8 string tone!!! fuck man this is so good
This is probably going to be one of their darkest albums.
i was thinking the same
@@lucatyven same here too
It sounds as dark as their last few albums.
@@xPumaFangx nah, The Madness of Many was very playful
@@cjlc93 ok u win. I, still, do not think that this is as dark as for say Enslaved's Loke, or frost.
Each track is more awesome than the previous one. Very excited for the album!!
I didn’t like the Problem of Other Minds as much as Monomyth. This on the other hand… may be one of the best songs they’ve written.
All the years that have gone by and these guys still sound as fresh as the first time I heard them. Beautiful.
This is the Animals and Leaders I know and love! The build up into 2:10 the "2nd half half" of the song is so beautifully and meticulously orchestrasted. Realeasing brutal tones ive never imagined hearing
It just sounds so God damned raw and real. This is by far my favourite band of all time.
It took me awhile to truly hear what this album offers. I have deep into this album for 2 months. Parrhesia is a masterpiece and one of my favourite records of all time. Supported the band by buying an AAL Parrhesia jumper and I think streaming AAL, mostly this album, probably 1,000 times. Lmao, my Tidal account shows almost played AAL 900 times last month. Lmao, I am utterly obsessed. I love Tosin and Javier, but there is something about Matt's jazz fusion background on the drums on this record that brings AAL to new heights. Saw them live in Melbourne, Australia last month. Incredible!!!!
1:41 This riff is fucking nutty.
Such a specific endorphin, i can feel it flowing thru my veins, healing me. Animals as Leaders is the result of a Earthly Musical Funnel Pressure Point at this Time in Human History……im High.
I bet you love Tool
@@soiboi5151 I bet he is a tool
Okay this was interesting to read in relation to the title of this song -
To quote Merriam-webster,
"According to Greek mythology, when the peasant Gordius became king of Gordium in Phrygia, he dedicated his wagon to Jupiter and fastened its yoke to a beam with a very complex knot. Centuries later, when Alexander the Great arrived on the scene, he was told that he couldn't conquer and rule Asia unless he proved himself worthy by untying the knot. Alexander quickly solved his problem - and gained a new kingdom - by slicing the knot in half with his sword. Since then, "Gordian knot" has become a term for a difficult problem, and the phrase "cut the Gordian knot" has become a popular way to describe a neat solution for an apparently insurmountable difficulty."
Damn!
Oh hi.
Hey look a fellow AAL fan! Your name kinda sounds like Mishark from Periphery’s name btw, you should check him out
did you work on this album?
@@themetalclimber hell yeah, Mishark Mancomb is such a phenomenal dude(s)! Love them! :)
@@TedThomasTT he certainly did. I can definitely see his touches on this one.
I believe this is the future of music
Holy shit that tone is so nasty. That was a dense 5 minutes. I'm getting more stoked for this album with each single! 🤘
The ending beat my ass into submission.
@@MisterButterfingers You must have felt thoroughly at home.
@@forextroll lol.
@@forextroll Is your mind spun?
@@sterbern6762 it's more like a brain dance
That tone is THALL
I mean seriously......you guys are gods......
I would love to hear this played on a Grand Piano. So many runs fills and trills
They need to do a remix
Tigran Hamasyan, my friend!
@@bradroma YES! A man of culture. Mockroot opened my eyes
@@Isaiah9277 same, same. Tosin Abasi guests on the song Vortex on Tigran’s new record.
i thought i had the runs when i heard those drums
1:56 is the craziest shit I’ve heard in a while. Just when you think Animals can’t out do themselves…
AAL is out here reaching new heights! They keep leveling up with every new album!
Such a great album
Bro… the kicks towards the end are unreal (the part right before the blast beat.) The track reminds of Nephele too, with both being album closers and very headbang-able along with some similar parts
Mix is great. Tones are great. Drum mix is perfect. Heavy as hell. Great track
Saw these guys open up last night for Dream Theater.
THEY WERE FREAKING AMAZING IN CONCERT! AMAZING
I'm totally blown away!!
It’s refreshing to hear an outpouring of creativity shifting airwaves around in such a way…I envy the synchronization of neurons firing within those three brains…Full lock-step formation on display.
can’t wait to see a drum playthrough
I feel honored to be living in this Era of incredible talent producing songs like this! Amazing!!
So dope! Sounds like mix of the 1st and 2nd album, raw and aggressive. Totally love it!
nice word play with Gordian Knot
Interesting how AAL keep using less and less notes but manage to keep up the same level of progressiveness. Altough I'd say this right here is way beyond their usual level lmao
The mark of truly obscene musicians
Hmm, outside of a solo I wouldn't say this is lacking as many notes than usual tracks. Unless you were to compare their first album which definitely had the most notes I'd say on a album.
Earth Departure is an example of way beyond their usual level... not this lol
It’s not that they use less notes, it’s that their writing style has matured a lot so that they get across what they’re trying to communicate much better.
@@crowing3886 eh I feel it's lacking a lot of harmony and melody
This is so awesome. Always a good day when they drop a new track. Cool to see Misha and others helped put it together too!
If this were any other band, I wouldn't believe this was possible
Agreed!
1:42 My math part of brain loves to count this type of fragments!
I see the mothership as arrived, and it's brought us Gordian Naught.
So glad I preordered this. So many very gnarly bits. I love the snake visuals too and all the track names are cool as fuck
This album is going to be insane! Iv loved every single so far
Only gets better with every listen
This is the pinnacle of music....nowhere to go from here ...
Did I just hear a blast beat in an AAL song? Yeeeeah boy.
Wow, I just found out about the band Gordian Knot (Sean Malone, Sean Reinert, Ron Jarzombek) yesterday. What a coincidence
Known about them since around 2013
Synchronicity
I love Matt bringing the blasts. Little nod to the first album I assume.
Sounds like the song To lead you to an overwhelming question but reworked.
Wow, indeed!
This was otherworldly. Never heard of you before, but this blew my mind 🤯..and then soothed it back once again..thank you.. 🤘😎
still standing strong thru the test of time. fuckin incredible
Every time I listen to them again I discover something new
Welp. Waking up to this new track. 2022 not looking so bad anymore.
Finally the next level shit I've been waiting for. Just drop the album Already!
The band of non-humans. These guys are something else, so fucking great album
That sludgy metric mod thing at the end was so heavy, I love it!
It’s a toe tapper. I can snap my fingers to it while doing chores around the house.
These guys will never stop surprising me with each new album
These guys always keep it fresh. 🔥
Beautiful surprise! ❤
AAL is simply THE Amazing band. Props from S.A.
Go check out Vulvodynia man, our best deathcore/Slam band
Instrumental Kadinja crushes them lols
That polymetric stuff at the end on the drum is sick!
Love the guitars he builds!
this is the epitome of metal almost being non-metal, AAL is one of the few bands that still sound fresh in this genre, jaw lost somewhere
I am the biggest AAL fanboy but the last 3 songs they released from their latest album haven't given me that 'wow' factor yet .
I want to hear something super experimental like the 'Brain Dance ' or the Self titled album .
@@thetheoristtranscriptions pity, since I discovered AAL (weightless period) - every time they drop new material I’m blown away, the latest being no exception
@@thetheoristtranscriptions, I don’t know what you are expecting, but Monomyth and this song blew me the heck away. The Problem of Other Minds, the weakest single in my opinion, is still a track that other bands would be proud to have written.
@@thetheoristtranscriptions Personally the better tracks for me were, ironically, the ones that aren't singles
I like this a lot. Really cool vibes to it
Always. They're so good it's hilarious at times lol. I love this band.
Damn what a dark song from them, very good. shit had me tearing up around 3:25
Best of the 3 so far
dude. seeing this live was so much heavier than the recorded track. the venue was vibrating dude my jaw dropped i have never seen/heard something so amazing in my life
An aggressive and nuclear departure from the cliches of the genre - and themselves - while - somehow - paying respect to their favorite, microscopic elements of those same familiar sounds. You can tell by the music that these guys are inspired by far, far more than metal. They are tapping into a pool of spiritual and intellectual resources to make their music- and instead of coming off as pretentious and elitist - they are simply just *happy* and *excited* to express how much they love it all.
Eh
@@saxon8981aw, poor lil dude, you okay?
@@jerryevans4002 th-cam.com/video/NEmIJhUbO-E/w-d-xo.html
Jeez dude your arms hurt?
@@swarthygiant1463 you have an odd way of telling the world that you think people use their entire arms to type. Do your arms fatigue after spending 30 seconds typing something, or are do you not know how to type properly
some Meshuggah-like vibes 🔥🔥🔥
Going to be honest. While I like parts of this song, I don't know if I'm vibing with it completely. It might just take time for it to grow on me. I really like the other two though that have been released.
Ridiculously good
Complex levels of nastiness! I love it! 🤘😈
1:40 The most brutal swing you will ever hear in your life
its quintuplet swing from matt garstka and its fucking sick
This was the part I was looking for lol
Another amazing single. Can't wait for the album to drop!
Paying Amish to Gordian knot!!! Thank you to all who understand how great good music is. Emotions and tehnicality
This is so good
Cant wait to see what kinda clean tone stuff they release in march!
yooo the drumwork is fire
That middle section ♥️
fking amazing... the mixing on this is INCREDIBLE, sooo clean
Over the top amazing
They went hard on this track
Animals as leaders reaching new level of greatness
G O D D A M N
I’m so hyped for this album.
Bad ass as usual! Can't wait for full album! You guys rock
I saw a complaint thrs no shred section...I understand n all, but that middle section was too cool to cover up in my book.
Glad he left it alone personally...