Prosthetic Records, 2004
The Illusion of Democracy
The only studio album by Reflux. Released October 12, 2004. 11 tracks spanning 53 minutes of progressive metalcore that influenced a generation.
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Tracklist
- 01Above the Pyramid and the Eye4:15
- 02Thoughts Dictate Reality7:38
- 03An Ode to the Evolution of Human Consciousness3:59
- 04The Sudden Realization...6:33
- 05...Of What You Were Missing4:02
- 06-=[*]=- (Instrumental)4:17
- 07Single File to Bliss5:39
- 08There's No Sunlight In My Cubicle4:39
- 09The Keats Persona5:35
- 101984-2004 (Instrumental)1:14
- 11Modern Day Babylon6:02
Total runtime: 53:53
Personnel
Ash Avildsen
Lead Vocals, Lyrics
John Mehoves
Lyrics (co-writer)
Tosin Abasi
Guitar
Evan Brewer
Bass, Backing Vocals (tracks 1 & 7)
Vincent Vinh
Drums
Chris Dowhan
Keyboards, Piano
Critical Reception
“A technical, progressive and political powerhouse of an album.”
“A huge part of what makes Reflux not only good, but memorable, is that their immense technical talents do not undermine a dedication to cohesive and flat-out catchy numbers.”
“Reflux shows above all insane musicianship. Tosin and Evan tappings, fast riffs and constant changes within the songs make them interesting.”
“An experiment that never gets boring or predictable. They employ some serious guitar wizardry, precisely built walls of noise and off-the-beaten-path time signatures.”