The Violent Sleep of Reason is the eighth studio album from Swedish progressive metal pioneers Meshuggah.
Released in 2016, the album finds the band pushing their signature polyrhythmic sound even further, combining crushing riffs with complex rhythmic structures and hypnotic groove. Recorded live in the studio to capture the raw energy of their performances, The Violent Sleep of Reason showcases Meshuggah at their most focused and relentless.
Across ten tracks, the band delivers a powerful mix of technical precision and sheer sonic weight, reaffirming their reputation as one of the most influential and forward-thinking acts in extreme metal.
- 2LP
- Pressed on Electric Blue vinyl
- Canada-only exclusive
- Gatefold sleeve
- Limited to 300 copies
Track Listing:
Side A
1. Clockworks
2. Born In Dissonance
3. MonstroCity
Side B
1. By The Ton
2. Violent Sleep Of Reason
Side C
1. Ivory Tower
2. Stifled
3. Nostrum
Side D
1. Our Rage Won't Die
2. Into Decay
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