Not as good as mighty Black Future. Not a fan of the production, but containing two absolutely amazing songs; Cosmic Cortex and Tetrastructural Minds makes this an very good album anyways.

Written by Bulletpr00fMonk on 31.10.2014 at 16:11

Not as good as mighty Black Future. Not a fan of the production, but containing two absolutely amazing songs; Cosmic Cortex and Tetrastructural Minds makes this an very good album anyways.

I find the last 3 songs all highlights actually. I've seen quite a few people bring up Tetrastructural Minds in that respect but I never really considered it one of the best songs. To me the WICKED opener and last 3 songs are the best and really make a nice sandwich of some of the best thrash ever made. Agreed that it isn't quite on Black Future's level though. I don't really mind the production although it is better on BF.

Written by Mattybu on 31.10.2014 at 21:16

Written by Bulletpr00fMonk on 31.10.2014 at 16:11

Not as good as mighty Black Future. Not a fan of the production, but containing two absolutely amazing songs; Cosmic Cortex and Tetrastructural Minds makes this an very good album anyways.

I find the last 3 songs all highlights actually. I've seen quite a few people bring up Tetrastructural Minds in that respect but I never really considered it one of the best songs. To me the WICKED opener and last 3 songs are the best and really make a nice sandwich of some of the best thrash ever made. Agreed that it isn't quite on Black Future's level though. I don't really mind the production although it is better on BF.

Well, Tetrastructural Minds just puts me in some kind of mood. Maybe it sounds weird but somehow for me it's kind of an emotional song. Very hard to explain. I'll agree that DC,DC is a very fine little song, but for me there is a big gap between my two favourites on this album and the rest. Not that those songs are bad or anything, I just don't consider them on level with any songs from BF, while, along with Accelerating Universe, Tetrastructural Minds and Cosmic Cortex are my favourite Vektor songs. I thought the production on BF was spot on - probably why the production on this one bugs me.

Written by Bulletpr00fMonk on 03.11.2014 at 16:12

Well, Tetrastructural Minds just puts me in some kind of mood. Maybe it sounds weird but somehow for me it's kind of an emotional song. Very hard to explain. I'll agree that DC,DC is a very fine little song, but for me there is a big gap between my two favourites on this album and the rest. Not that those songs are bad or anything, I just don't consider them on level with any songs from BF, while, along with Accelerating Universe, Tetrastructural Minds and Cosmic Cortex are my favourite Vektor songs. I thought the production on BF was spot on - probably why the production on this one bugs me.

That's cool, it definitely it is a different production too. I think Accelerating Universe would be my #1 Vektor song with the title tracks from both albums and Cosmic Cortex right up there too.

I thought I'd post one of Nifelheim's albums here - they remind me of Vektor and it seems that they're not that well known over here.

This is an instant classic to my ears, one of my favourite albums of the decade, certainly by what I think is the most interesting bands of the thrash revival. This offering has less straightforward thrash elements, and more of a proggy approach, and I love it, even if I can see why others do not. I think they are making something truly unique here, and am experiencing great things from them in the future.

Written by AmbivalentBadger on 24.03.2015 at 15:03

This is an instant classic to my ears, one of my favourite albums of the decade, certainly by what I think is the most interesting bands of the thrash revival. This offering has less straightforward thrash elements, and more of a proggy approach, and I love it, even if I can see why others do not. I think they are making something truly unique here, and am experiencing great things from them in the future.

Yeah, i think the same things as you, totally agree. By the way, if this is for you an instant classic, then i think your rating should be a great 10!

Extraordinary album guys.. fucking 9!!!!

A clear step-down from Black Future (9.3/10), but still an excellent album. They improved on the songwriting front on the next album, Terminal Redux (9.4/10).

8.7/10 for me - 'Tetrastructural Minds' is definitely the standout song. 'Cosmic Cortex' and 'Fast Paced Society' are both also good.

Tetrastructural Minds!!

This has been in my queue for like... 11 years

Finally got around to it. It's pretty sweet. I like my Thrash to have either a heavy prog leaning (like this) or to be very punk/crossover (like Anthrax). I agree with OBC that I wish it had a couple of heavier, breakdown style sections. Still very good and extremely well produced. The high vocals are a nice touch too.