I love this album. Cynic are just geniuses in my books.

A timeless album. The melodic elements throughout the album tie in brilliantly with the fercity of the death metal influences. I cannot wait for their new album\m/

I should listen to the whole album. I checked out Veil of Maya and it was awesome!

Written by musicalkaratekid on 30.10.2011 at 20:48

A timeless album. The melodic elements throughout the album tie in brilliantly with the fercity of the death metal influences. I cannot wait for their new album\m/

I don't find this to be ferocious at all, the vocals and down-tuned guitar seem pointless.

Written by Guest on 10.01.2013 at 22:29

Written by musicalkaratekid on 30.10.2011 at 20:48

A timeless album. The melodic elements throughout the album tie in brilliantly with the fercity of the death metal influences. I cannot wait for their new album\m/

I don't find this to be ferocious at all, the vocals and down-tuned guitar seem pointless.

Well I say ferocious in comparison to the lighter elements of the album.

Among my top 3 favorite metal albums, such a flawless mix of psychedelic aesthetics and sci-fi oriented prog metal.

One of the greatest albums ever - listening to it feels like floating in an ocean of pure beauty. Unique and nearly impossible to imitate, there will most likely never be another of its kind.

A brilliant records. No words can do it justice so, if you somehow haven't had an opportunity to listen to this jewel of metal, please, do it.
My favourite tracks: Veil of Maya, I'm But a Wave to..., Uroboric Forms, Textures, How Could I.

Veil of Maya is a very catchy track

So superior to anything they did afterwrds it isn't even funny anymore.

Good stuff. I didnt come across them any earlier than now, funny.
Remarkably progressive approach, in particular regarding the time.
My highlights are Veil of Maya, Celestial voyage, Textures, and How could I.

RIP the Legend

Straight masterpiece

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 19.01.2018 at 01:43

So superior to anything they did afterwrds it isn't even funny anymore.

This says it all.

(not that they've done much afterwards)

Can't believe how much comfort I'm finding in this record these days.

I was obsessed with this album the first time I listened to it. I loved how it takes influence from different genres and creates something that feels almost mystical to listen to without straying from the death metal sound we know.

9.0/10 for me

HowwwwwccccooUUUUlllllllddddaiiiIIIIIIII

*followed by emotional orgasm.

Holy fuck when that part came on upon spinning this back last time when it was hearing the news of the second Sean in the same year...



*exhales

Progressive music icon Cynic is pleased to announce two very special live performances set for 2023, for which the band will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Focus by performing the seminal album in its entirety! In addition, Cynic will also be paying homage to late members Sean Reinert and Sean Malone as these are the band's first live performances since the members' passings. More anniversary and memorial tribute shows will be announced in the near future!


The band will first appear on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, which sets sail from Miami, FL on January 30 through February 3. Later in the year, CYNIC will then perform at the illustrious ProgPower USA festival on September 6 in Atlanta, GA!

Hey, not bad at all. For me its not far ahead of their other albums, but definitely ahead. Nice dynamic shifts, quite effective.