Textures - Genotype (2025)

I don’t hear Genotype as a full comeback so much as a careful re-entry. The craft is there, the playing is tight, and the production is undeniably professional — but the album rarely surprises me. It feels very aware of the modern prog-metal landscape and rarely steps outside its comfort zone. I enjoy stretches of it while it’s on, especially when the melodies open up, but once it’s over I don’t feel a strong pull to immediately return. It’s solid, respectable, and controlled — maybe a little too controlled for what I usually want from this genre.

Pros

1. High-level musicianship – Rhythms are locked in, performances are clean, and nothing sounds undercooked.

2. Polished, modern production – Clear mix, good low-end control, and enough atmosphere to avoid flatness.

3. Melodic accessibility – Vocals and harmonies give the album an easy entry point without going full pop-prog.

Cons

1. Low risk factor – Very little here feels dangerous, urgent, or emotionally unavoidable.

2. Familiar prog language – Djent/prog tropes dominate, with few moments that feel distinctly Textures-only.

3. Limited long-arc payoff – Tracks work individually, but the album as a whole doesn’t really build toward something bigger.

Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: Netherlands

Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 21th / 59

Highlight: At The Edge Of Winter


Made me think of:
TesseracT
Vola
Karnivool

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