General Information
Personnel:
Daphne Ang – vocals
Andrea Papi – guitars, bass, drums
Release Date: June 12, 2026
Label: Independent
Setting the Scene
London-based duo The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara are back with their fourth studio album, MISANTROPI
First Impression
From the opening guitar melody, MISANTROPI pulls you into an otherworldly atmosphere. It is a visceral, unfiltered experiment that keeps you constantly on your toes, ensuring you never know what to expect next
Similar Sounds
If you’re into any of these artists, this album should be on your radar.
Visual Vibes
Track on Repeat
A powerful, and strongly-worded song that makes you go:” I needed that!”
In-depth Notes
Musical Shape 🎸
TCOMAS takes a highly unique approach to metal, making each song feel like an experiment. The instrumentation is driven by a great guitar sound. The music builds atmosphere and perfectly matches the shifting aggression of the lyrics on tracks like “Misantropia,” while songs like “Inside” introduce a specific sense of exploration by bringing in oriental drums and electronic elements. Because you can never expect what will come next musically, the album constantly keeps you on your toes.
Vocal Performance 🎤
The vocals on MISANTROPI are brilliant, featuring an excellent interchange between male and female deliveries at times, while hitting many levels throughout the record, jumping between clean, harsh, and even harsher. This impressive range stands out especially on songs like “Superstupidity” and “Girotondo,” perfectly matching the album’s unpredictable nature.
Production Quality 🎧
The production makes the album feel incredibly rich. The guitar sound is particularly magnetic, and the record shifts perfectly between tracks, ensuring the experience never feels monotonous.
Themes and Concepts 💭
The album explores the inherent contradictions of human nature and the chaotic divide between the self and the world. This thematic tension is mirrored in the music, where the erratic shifts in instrumentation and the unpredictable vocal range serve as a direct reflection of the inner conflict described in the lyrics.
Final Verdict
An album that feels like music being reinvented, where metal meets literature.
Mood Meter
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Intensity
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Melancholy
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Darkness
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Emotional
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Serenity
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Energy
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Romance
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Joyfulness
Perfect For…
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Nature – sitting in nature, with your thoughts
Night Walks – good for deep thinking
Working – when a co-worker comes to your desk to show you photos of his kids, turn the VOLUME UP.
Working on Arts – inspirational melodies
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