Only Human - Planned Obsolescence (2026)
This is well-built. You can hear the intention in how it moves — transitions are clean, ideas connect, nothing feels random. The electronic layer adds texture without breaking the flow, which helps the concept land.
But structurally, I don’t feel tension accumulating toward something decisive. The riffs are tight, the grooves work, but the peaks don’t hit hard enough to justify the build. It stays controlled where it should risk more.
It’s a solid execution of modern prog metal.
It just doesn’t push beyond its own framework.
Pros
Cohesive structural flow
Tracks transition smoothly, with a clear sense of direction. It doesn’t feel stitched together.
Effective integration of electronics
Synths and digital textures actually reinforce the riffs and concept instead of distracting.
Reliable rhythmic tension
Polyrhythms and grooves provide consistent pull and technical interest.
Cons
Predictable prog framework
You can feel the djent blueprint throughout — breakdown logic and rhythmic cycles become expected.
Climaxes lack weight
The peaks arrive but don’t feel overwhelming or irreversible.
Over-polished production
Everything is clean and controlled, which reduces the sense of danger or urgency.
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: Denmark
Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 104th / 270
Highlight: Steep Descent
Made me think of:
TesseracT
VOLA
Northlane
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