Meta

Assemblage 23

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 24, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B000NQR7O8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,317 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

"Meta" will shatter any preconceived notions about the band and their music. Several tracks have the signature A23 sound, while others are slightly different in approach. "Raw" thrives with a breakbeat accentuated by boisterous vocals, while "Damaged" has a Depeche Mode influence. The vocals in "Madman's Dream" are completely different from anything A23 has done before, and the record closes with "Old", a balladesque track with a downtrodden bass line and sweeping synths, complete with emotional lyrics and a choir-like echo on the vocals. "Meta" is like nothing you expected, but all you were hoping for.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Sheer still has it!!!, May 18, 2007

By	P. Buche "gabgolly" (Chicago, IL, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

'Meta' is by far the best Assemblage 23 album since the 2001 underground classic 'Failure'. What I particularly like about this album is the sincerity that A23 frontman Tom Sheer evokes in his voice, and the music on this album seems more progressive and technical than some of his prior efforts. The production is excellent. My favorite songs are "Damaged", "Binary", "Decades", and "Old". If you like futuristic synth pop music with a little edge this is a great album to add to your CD collection. A must have for fans of VNV Nation and Pride And Fall.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good start to listen to , September 2, 2008

By	Y. Adha "ExtraDeath" (Jakarta, Indonesia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am new to this kind of music and it's a good start to listen to this one.
I usually listen to metal music but when I hear this album, my ears accept the tune :)
I guess "Meta" and "Storm" are good introductions to Assemblage if You want to hear the band.
I'm going to have all the releases of this band soon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite A23 cd, August 31, 2008

By	E. Anderson - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I have to admit I have been more of a casual Assemblage 23 fan in the last several years I have been listening to EBM. From what little I heard, Tom Shear's music was a bit on the monotonous side for me. That is until now. I always wanted to get the latest A23 album META but never got around to it...until recently. In the past the material I heard was good but didn't really stick with me. META is the first A23 cd that I could really sink my teeth into. The cd opens up with "Decades [V2}" the most awesome club song that I have heard in recent years. Every time I listen to the song, I crank up the stereo and start dancing. The song has catchy pop hooks and a lot of energy. It is hard not to want to dance to this song. Another great song that makes me want to dance is "Sorry". Of course there are a few slower songs on the album. Of the mid-tempo songs on the album, I liked "Damaged" the best. I can feel the emotions that Tom Shear emits when he sings this song. No matter how many times I have listened to META, I have not been able to find a song I did not enjoy. For me Tom Shear finally executed an album where I love the entire album. META is flawless in my eyes.