Album · Released 7 March 2008
obZen
It is possible to follow the beat on obZen and still feel repeatedly thrown off balance. Meshuggah build guitar patterns that pull against Tomas Haake's steady pulse, making the rhythm both a point of entry and a source of tension. The album gives that technique a set of clearly separated songs, each finding a different way to apply pressure. Combustion begins with a faster, more openly thrash-driven attack. The momentum makes a strong opening…
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obZenOur album review · 16 July 2025
9.0 