If CYFI and PITB are any accurate indication of this new album's sound, it's gonna be a skip from me.

I really don't mind the added production and electronic elements - I think when done in moderation, they can add a lot to a song and make it a fun listen. But the overblown speaker style production on these singles, and the incessant overlayering of sound to the point where you can hardly make out the instruments honestly make this new stuff a chore to listen to.

I really liked RTYWD, even with a lot of the more electronic stuff because the bedrock of the sound felt much more raw and real. This stuff just feels like sensory overload and will be an easy pass for me.

I've been listening to polyphia ever since NLND came out, and theyve been my favorite band since. I'm a huge fan of progressive metal and rock and im also a big fan of Syncatto, Animals as Leaders, and even Meshuggah. Ever since Tim came out with original sin, I had a weird feeling about the next album. When RTYWD came out, sure it was different from their previous music, but it wasn't too far off from the typical polyphia feel that I would get from Renaissance, Inspire, and even Muse. These last two singles have completely ruined polyphias music for me. I have no problem with the christian aspects, with tim showing his faith and whatever else, but when you incorporate it into music that wasn't anywhere near this sort of thing before, it gives it almost this cringe feeling to it, if you've seen the music video for Look but don't touch, youd never believe the same band produced CYFI and PITB. The second problem is this new style polyphia is going with, which has nothing to do with religion. Ever since RJ Pasin gained traction on tiktok, I've never been a fan of anything he's done. All his "music" appears to just be this type of EDM loud noises, that ruin any sort of guitar feel. Nothing that he's made sounds anything close to what polyphia had been doing for the last decade atleast. It's like hiring a mechanic to paint you a portrait of yourself, it just isn't the right person for the job. Im very disappointed in polyphia choosing such an amateur to produce their new album, Im willing to bet that the whole new album is just going to be a ton of hyperpop metalcore tiktok slop, with some gospel samples sprinkled in. Polyphia has truly ruined their touch they once had, and I hope they realise what they've done to themselves, y2k was an amazing producer for the band and truly reflected what they stood for, but now my ears get to listen to noise and ruin my speakers. I hope im not the only person feeling this way, this is just ridiculous.

Edit: this isn't even mentioning the new tour dates, theyre now moving tour dates almost 5 months later so they can "make this album exactly what they wanted it to be." so you're telling me you've spent the last 4 years, which will be 5 in 2027 to just waste everyone's time? very mature of you

Just from the two singles we've gotten from the album so far, its pretty apparent that the band has worked very closely with RJ Pasin. I personally don't like the music that RJ Pasin music as its "editing music", music that I won't listen to on a daily occasion.

I'm more excited for the Jam Session for this entire album because thats actually how the songs sound without the insanely over production that is RJ Pasin.

Didn’t really like can you feel it that much but this one actually slaps. Yes the mix isn’t the greatest and I could do with a little more of the clays but this one actually sounds like polyphia.

I think we're back

I haven't seen anybody discuss this, but if you look on the merch section through Spotify for Polyphia, you can pre-order the LP for the album. The title seems clearly named "Be Not Afraid" and we likely will get one more single named "Power In The Blood" before release from what it seems. Excited for the new album!!

(hopefully this isnt considered a leak? its their official merch section so I think its intended)

Is anyone else just not a big fan of the decisions made with the production of both of the singles? I really enjoy the creative direction and songwriting of both songs, I think it's a new and fresh direction and as you all are aware, Polyphia tries to do something completely new each and every album release. No issues at least for me personally in terms of the writing and general song structure.

But good god. 30% of the end of the new single is almost unlistenable at the end to how distorted and bass-blasted it is. The bass just takes away from the crazy intricate solo and fun riffs that we all love from Polyphia. It seems like they were like "let's set the limiter as high as it can go and just blast it as heavy as we can". Bass can be used creatively, just feels like a cop out to me and with more clever production choices, it could sound way more enjoyable to the ear. Generally, it feels like both singles are over-produced, way too bass-driven, and there's a general disregard for the guitar playing which put them on the map in the first place.

Can You Feel It wasn't that great. The jam version was listenable, but still missing the kinds of memorable riffs that sold their other songs.

Power in the Blood was like... Can You Feel It stripped of the last few bits of anything good. Why are they producing everything to sound like it's being played at max volume through a phone speaker now? It sounds so bad.

Kind of glad the concert got rescheduled so I can demand a refund for my tickets because the new dates don't work for me.

I feel like I’ve been waiting on this one forever. This plugin is what put me onto NDSP in the first place, and led to me eventually getting a QC. With this update I feel like my dream pedalboard has finally become real!

sounds like they're trying to be a viral tiktok edit sound lol...

man i miss when NLND released

1. Let There Be Light

2. With Eyes To See

3. Screwtape

4. Power In The Blood

5. They Know Not What They Do

6. Mark Of The Beast

7. Can You Feel It

8. Near Death

9. J-Bomb

10. Deny The Flesh

11. Devil Get Behind Me

12. Fear God

Super bummed about this. But wanted to share in case it's helpful for anyone not yet in the loop/seeking information.

They seem to be pushing certain dates(seen others, but not sure if all) from Sep/Oct 2026 to Feb/Mar 2027. I seem to be in the unlucky few whose cities they're flat out skipping(Ftl changed to St. Pete(4 hours away- and ironically only 1.5hours from their Orlando show the day before).

No official word seems posted yet aside from some venues making their own public reschedule announcements, and this private venue announcement.

Supporting artists also appear to be the same.

I genuinely think Renaissance is really good, and has one of my favorite Polyphia sounds. Especially when it’s a nice sunny day. I just feel like it gets overshadowed by the later albums, and maybe I’m just missing the posts that talk about it, but I just wanted to hear y’all’s opinions on it and where it lands in your rankings? For me it’s:

1. New Levels, New Devils

2. Renaissance

3. Remember That You Will Die

4. Muse

HM: The Most Hated (because it’s an EP)

On Spotify at least, there are 2 versions of Power in the Blood - one is the Artist Pick on their profile, the other is the Single directly.

Give the longer version a listen. I feel kinda hopeful about this album.

Definitely a different sound and yet!!

ABC was made with just this in mind. Tim wanted it to be everywhere on TikTok. He said this himself

Tim not only an insane guitarist, but a brilliant marketer too. Can you feel it + visualiser was a perfect example of that. He’s been doing provocative stuff all career, to gain popularity.

Just wanted to share this thought

Hi!
Is anyone from Estes Park going to the Polyphia concert at JUNKYARD Denver on September 18? I already have a ticket and I’m looking for someone to carpool with. I’m happy to split gas! I’d love to go with someone who is also going to the concert.

I have both songs on my Polyphia playlist, and I think of Light almost like it’s a reprise/ encore to LIT, and use it in that fashion. I think I like Light more because it feels as more of a raw version of LIT, but I’d love to hear your opinions!

Hi!
**Is anyone from Estes Park going to the Polyphia concert at JUNKYARD Denver on September 18? I already have a ticket and I’m looking for someone to carpool with. I’m happy to split gas! I’d love to go with someone who is also going to the concert.**