Disaffected was formed in 1991 in Portugal,
starting as a death/thrash metal band before moving toward a more progressive
and demanding direction. Their debut album “Vast” in 1995 became a landmark of
the Portuguese underground, even gaining exposure through MTV. After “Rebirth”
in 2012 and “The Trinity Threshold” in 2017, the band returns with their fourth
full length, “Spiritual Humanized Technology”, released through Larvae Records and Firecum
Records.
“Spiritual
Humanized Technology” works as a conceptual album, focused on the tension
between humanity and technology, life and renewal. The music follows a
progressive death metal path, marked by long compositions, shifting structures
and a strong sense of atmosphere. Darkness is always present, but it is
balanced by groove and space, giving the album an expansive character that fits
its thematic scope.
Lyrically, Disaffected step away from narrow extremes and
focus on broader questions. Topics like existence, decay, rebirth and the role
of technology in human identity appear throughout the album. This gives
“Spiritual Humanized Technology” a philosophical edge that matches the layered
songwriting, reinforcing the progressive character not only in sound, but also
in meaning.
Production
is solid and detailed, allowing the music’s darker tones and rhythmic depth to
come through clearly. The album demands attention and patience, rewarding
repeated listens with new connections and nuances. Taken as a whole, “Spiritual
Humanized Technology” stands as a strong and mature chapter in Disaffected’s discography.
Score: 8.0
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