Prosthetic Records, 2004
The Illusion of Democracy
The only studio album by Reflux. Released October 12, 2004. Recorded at Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, Virginia and Planet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia. Produced by Andreas Magnusson. 11 tracks spanning 53 minutes of progressive metalcore that influenced a generation.
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 AvildsenLead Vocals
Tosin AbasiGuitar
Evan BrewerBass, Backing Vocals (tracks 1 & 7)
Vincent VinhDrums
Chris DowhanKeyboards, Piano
Andreas MagnussonProducer, Mixing, Guitar & Bass Tracking
Brad VanceMastering
Stephen JulianoDesign, Artwork, Layout
Critical Reception
“A masterpiece of progressive metalcore.”
“Immense technical talents that do not undermine a dedication to cohesive and flat-out catchy numbers.”
“Insane musicianship. Tosin and Evan tappings, fast riffs and constant changes.”