Terraforming

by The Postman Syndrome

Terraforming cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 September 2002
  • Label: Now Or Never
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 53:44
  • Community rating: 3.16/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Characterized by dense, shifting time signatures and dynamic vocal interplay, this debut bridges the gap between abrasive metalcore and expansive post-hardcore atmospheres. The New Jersey ensemble effectively balances cryptic, progressive aggression with surprising melodic catharsis.

Genres

Descriptors: uncommon-time-signatures, complex, progressive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Amputees Make Bad Swimmers (Chapter I) (4:03)
  2. Hedgehog's Dilemma (Chapter II) (4:25)
  3. Hedgehog's Dilemma (Chapter III) (3:20)
  4. Schizorabbit and the Face Parade (Chapter IV) (2:11)
  5. Schizorabbit and the Face Parade (Chapter V) (5:23)
  6. Rotating Crib Toy (Chapter VI) (4:04)
  7. Rotating Crib Toy (Chapter VII) (0:37)
  8. Unfamiliar Ceiling (Chapter VIII) (8:39)
  9. Lonely in Your Arms (Chapter IX) (7:15)
  10. Interpretive Decorating (Chapter X) (5:35)
  11. Volume Fact (Chapter XI) (1:11)
  12. Volume Fact (Chapter XII) (6:54)

Credits

  • Brett Bamberger - bass
  • Mike Somers - drums
  • Chris Alfano - guitar, vocals
  • Jim Stang - guitar, vocals
  • Matt Lupo - guitar, vocals
  • Danielle Valan - written-by, flute
  • Joe Lipari - vocals

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