Monosphere's 'Amnesia' is a compelling progressive metalcore album that blends crushing riffs with contemplative moments, creating a rewarding journey through its narrative. The album's strength lies in its ability to convey a sense of story and emotion, drawing comparisons to the works of Kardashev and Liminal Rite. While the front half of the album may leave listeners shell-shocked, the back half delivers a fittingly epic finale, pulling together various elements into a cohesive and impactful conclusion. Monosphere's tenacity and confidence in their work are commendable, and the album's success lies in its ability to maintain a narrative flow despite the challenges of a third LP. The band's performances are potent, and their genre blending is effective, making 'Amnesia' a surprising and propulsive effort that combines the listener's love of crushing metalcore with contemplative and grandiose moments. The album's concept is more figurative than literal, but it still succeeds in creating a rewarding start-to-finish journey. Whether 'Amnesia' will take root in the listener's mind alongside the likes of 'Liminal Rite' remains to be seen, but the album is a memorable and engaging listen that showcases Monosphere's artistic vision and tenacity.
