Reviews list for Scar Symmetry - The Singularity (Phase I: Neohumanity) (2014)

This album removes any trace of doubt...... Scar Symmetry are still as BRILLIANT as ever! 

The greatness of the first act of The Singularity saga rivals that of Holographic Universe in just about every way. If the final two parts can maintain the quality established here, the Trilogy will displace Holographic Universe as Scar Symmetry's crowning achievement. I was as skeptical as anyone when the band moved on without Christian Alvestam, and never thought I would love anything they did quite as much without him... until this album. Yes, it's that good. Per Nilsson, it seems, was always the heart and soul of their music. As long as he remains, I trust in this band ardently.

The guys have mastered their sound here. The vocalists sound amazing and their chemistry with each other and the rest of the band has improved by leaps and bounds. The pacing is perfect. The production is immaculate. They nailed the futuristic atmosphere they were going for and it goes hand in hands with the interesting lyrical concepts about transhumanism. The songwriting sees Scar Symmetry at their most progressive and creative, without sacrificing an ounce of the catchiness and sing-along choruses the fans love. All in all, this is exactly what I wanted out of a Scar Symmetry album in 2014 - and I can't wait until the next two installments!

Highlights: Every song is top-quality material, but I like Neohuman, Neuromancers, and Technocalyptic Cybergeddeon the most.