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| 5 "Djent" albums for people who don't like "Djent"
So you're looking at this list and may be thinking; "Why the hell did this guy just call it "Djent" this is 2015 right?" Well, This is a list of 5 bands/albums that is simply nothing more than metal but was slapped with the label "Djent" by a young and upcoming community of metal guitarists looking for something unique to call themselves. It's use of a guitar tone combined with heavily influenced grooves by the band Meshuggah for whatever reason became what is known to many as "Djent." Regardless, here we are in 2015. The dust has settled and a few gems may have gotten buried in the dirt. I've done the digging and I hope you enjoy. | | 1 |  | TesseracT
One
4.3/5.0 Okay, So I won't lie I am a bit biased with this one. That said, this album isn't perfect but I think it is a good entry album. I won't say much other than.. The pros: Incredible vocals, great use of layers, grooves hard. Cons: The riffs are a bit repetitive at times. | | 2 |  | Disperse
Living Mirrors
4.2/5.0 Jacub Zytecki showing off his modern metal and jazz fusion influence well in this one. It paints a beautiful landscape. It's filled with great atmosphere, tasteful guitar leads/solos, and just enough groove and riffs to keep things interesting (for me at least). | | 3 |  | Chimp Spanner
At the Dream's Edge
4.0/5.0 This earns an easy 3rd on this list for me for two primary reasons. First, It gets fairly 'progressive' at times, and well I'm in to that kind of thing. Second, it's got quite a bit of guitar leads that gives off a kind of Satriani/Vai vibe. And well, I'm sucker for that too. | | 4 |  | Uneven Structure
Februus
3.9/5.0 The lyrical work and overall flow of this album is why I placed it 4th. IMO, a bit underrated by the 'djent' community. It does however have it's flat moments. Regardless, it is a solid album. I recommend reading the lyrics while you listen. | | 5 |  | Vildhjarta
Masstaden
3.6/5.0 The dark and twisted cousin of this list. It's definitely not for everyone. It's spontaneous riffage, chaotic placement of melody, dissonant chords are certainly an acquired taste for some. I however believe it deserves a spot on the list for at the time.. it's unique take on the sound. | |
Archael
12.19.15 | Strawberry girls
Combat astronomy
Fuck everything else | Spec
12.19.15 | Skynet is the best shit out there. | MO
12.19.15 | vildhjarta is pretty much the only good djent these days anyways so | Metaphysics
12.19.15 | Just realized I put in the wrong Vildhjarta album. Meant to put Masstaden. Whoops. | guitarded_chuck
12.19.15 | what kind of fuckin word is djent | GooGooGajoob
12.19.15 | 1. TesseracT
Yep, it's set then. Djent isn't for me! | Archael
12.19.15 | "Djent" is based on the sound that djent guitar tones make | Archael
12.19.15 | Actually you know what
Just jam meshuggah and fuck everything else | SharkTooth
12.19.15 | Meshuggah=mc^2 | TheSonomaDude
12.19.15 | 00-000-0-00-0-00-0000-0-00-0-0000-00-000-0 | Avagantamos
12.19.15 | meshuggah is the only djent for people who don't like djent | TheSonomaDude
12.19.15 | Yah Meshuggah is the only djent band that has ever managed to intrigue me in the slightest. | Metaphysics
12.19.15 | Actually you know what
Just jam meshuggah and fuck everything else [2] | beefshoes
12.19.15 | I dug the absolute fuck out of #4 around this exact same time period four years ago, and it still makes for a fantastic jam. #1 is also a great album. | JeetJeet
12.19.15 | I feel like Panacea by Auras belongs in here somewhere | Metaphysics
12.19.15 | Auras is exactly what DOESN'T belong on this list. | Futures
12.19.15 | 5 is great | trve
12.19.15 | meshuggah is boring tho | Futures
12.19.15 | lol | Snowdog808
12.20.15 | I'm shamefully fairly new to djent, which I should clearly change as the Joy of Motion is one of my current five favorite albums from the current decade. | BonJobey
12.20.15 | I'd add Twelve Foot Ninja to this, especially if you're a mike patton fan. | Metaphysics
12.20.15 | I decided against putting Animals As Leaders on here because I think they're too good for all these scrubs on the list. Also forgot about Twelve Foot Ninja, thanks for mentioning them.
| Archael
12.20.15 | lmao | TheSonomaDude
12.20.15 | I mean it's djent | Futures
12.20.15 | thanks for your contribution | Futures
12.20.15 | thanks | Futures
12.20.15 | ok | Futures
12.20.15 | fuck you | SharkTooth
12.20.15 | Andcas took them | Relinquished
12.20.15 | DEI or DIE | tempest--
12.20.15 | yea I dug these when I was 15 and Exoplanet |
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