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Periphery III: Select Difficulty
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Washington D.C. metal band led by Misha Mansoor was produced by the band's Adam "Nolly" Getgood.
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Marigold
Flash through this life like a death grip, we're satisfied It's the mundane I'm keeping out of sight, but still we are young We are young I'll steer... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 27, 2016
    80
    The heaviest and catchiest thing the Washingtonians have unleashed--and the most moving, too. [23 Jul 2016, p.52]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jul 26, 2016
    70
    Though some may find the metal might tiresome over Periphery III's hour-plus runtime, the drive to keep exploring outside of their stylistic box continues to be crucial to their success.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 26, 2016
    64
    Not everything's entirely stale, though. On the whole, the djent factor of the album is lower than most others (spare, perhaps, Juggernaut: Alpha) and the inclusion of orchestral elements throughout makes things feel a little more open, inviting, and intriguing.
  4. Rock Sound
    Jul 26, 2016
    60
    A poppier polish, especially vocally, coats this album as they move into catchier, crowd-pleasing metalcore territory with mixed results.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 26, 2016
    40
    III is acceptable only to the loyal fans, as it ultimately does little right and sees Periphery at an all-time creative low, failing to improve on any of their faults. For all the instrumental complexity and quirky songwriting choices, it will just sound forced to most.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. TundraL5Z
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    Found it really fantastic, the difference on how this album opens and ends are polar opposite, The Price is Wrong is extremely aggresive asFound it really fantastic, the difference on how this album opens and ends are polar opposite, The Price is Wrong is extremely aggresive as well as the second track Motormouth, Remain Indoors is my favorite as it deals with a simple theme in the vocals and some fantastic riffs and instrumentals through out, recommended… Expand
  2. ascedentevil
    Aug 2, 2016
    9
    Catchy, Riffy and Djenty. Periphery draw in new and old styles to create something that pushes their style forward. The technical skills ofCatchy, Riffy and Djenty. Periphery draw in new and old styles to create something that pushes their style forward. The technical skills of mark, jake, misha, adam and matt are incredible and Spencers vocals are insane, proving once again that they go up like an angel and down like a wounded Ox. If you're a true Periphery fan this will delight.… Expand
  4. gybefan
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    Well it's still the same Periphery we heard on first and second album, but this time it's better overall. The album may seem long at first,Well it's still the same Periphery we heard on first and second album, but this time it's better overall. The album may seem long at first, but every song is unique and I wouldn't drop anything. Production is awesome, and Spencer's vocals are insane. What lacks is that the melodies are not as catchy as on previous records. You won't find another Scarlett. But as a Periphery fan I dig it, it overpasses Juggernaut easily.… Expand
  5. skku7968
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Not the perfect but I'm sure that this is a great album. Great mixing and the experimental score involvement was impressive. Especially theNot the perfect but I'm sure that this is a great album. Great mixing and the experimental score involvement was impressive. Especially the vocalist, Spencer Sotelo's singing technique is getting more and more elaborated than previous ones (like Alpha-Omega or Periphery II). The bass was magnificent. Adam Getgood's threatening overdriven bass sound was massive and forceful. Also the perfect drum sound was a pleasure to ears. Three guitars were well balanced and used very wisely. But the track listing was a bit of mess, though. Lining up the quiet track, Lune was clever but listing two ear-make-bleed, The price is wrong, Motormouth, couldn't able to tell me the concept of the album.… Expand
  6. XenoJake
    Jul 28, 2016
    8
    Another worthy addition. Adheres to the pop/catchy flavor we got in alpha/omega, minus the concept album writing style. In my opinion, not asAnother worthy addition. Adheres to the pop/catchy flavor we got in alpha/omega, minus the concept album writing style. In my opinion, not as strong as Periphery 2, but will be a good entry point for new listeners due to the inviting nature of the vocals. A lot less harsh screams and what not. Orchestral portions spread throughout will delight Dream Theater fans :P… Expand
  7. camo1902
    Aug 11, 2016
    7
    I'm really not sure what to think of Periphery going forward. P2 is a favorite but each album since has somewhat disappointed. I see littleI'm really not sure what to think of Periphery going forward. P2 is a favorite but each album since has somewhat disappointed. I see little progression and whilst this album has a couple of stellar highlights, it all seems like they're rehashing stuff that they've done before.… Expand
  8. Nanogon
    Oct 29, 2016
    7
    Some great songs (The Price Is Wrong, Motormouth, Marigold, Absolomb, Prayer Position) are mixed with some good (Remain Indoors, HabitualSome great songs (The Price Is Wrong, Motormouth, Marigold, Absolomb, Prayer Position) are mixed with some good (Remain Indoors, Habitual Line-Stepper, Flatline) and one song that I couldn't accept (Catch Fire - I found it awful to be honest).… Expand

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