A Slow Descent

The Butterfly Effect

About A Slow Descent

"A Slow Descent" is the first official single from The Butterfly Effect's second full-length studio album, Imago. The single debuted at #18 in the ARIA Singles Chart, reaching #9 in the following week, giving them their first top 10 single, before suddenly dropping to #32. The track "Phoenix" was originally released only as a downloadable single, and does not appear on the album.


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2006
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The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect is an alternative metal band from Brisbane, Australia, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Ben Hall (drums), Glenn Esmond (bass/vocals) and Kurt "Puddles" Goedhart (guitar). Their debut album received high rotation play on influential radio station Triple J. more »

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Band Background
"The Butterfly Effect" is an alternative metal band based in Brisbane, Australia. They were active from 1999 until 2016.
Album Release
"A Slow Descent" is one of the tracks from their 2006 album "Imago". This was the band's second studio album.
Musical Style
"A Slow Descent" showcases The Butterfly Effect's unique blend of heavy rock, progressive elements, and emotional intensity, which brought them a significant fan base both in Australia and abroad.
Song Popularity
The song, while not one of their highest charting singles, was still admired by fans for its anthemic choruses and intricate instrumental sections.
Influence
"A Slow Descent" exhibits how The Butterfly Effect balance heavy rock intensity with more melodic, introspective passages – a signature feature of their sound.
Lyrics
The lyrics deal with themes of struggle, mental health and introspection, paralleling the "slow descent" referenced in the title.
Music Video
The music video for "A Slow Descent" is filled with symbolic elements and showcases the band's performance abilities.
Live Performances
This particular song was part of their live sets and often received very positive crowd responses.
Legacy
The Butterfly Effect announced a hiatus in 2016. However, their music, including "A Slow Descent," continues to influence new generations of rock and metal bands, particularly in Australia.
Line-up
For the recording of Imago, The Butterfly Effect consisted of Clint Boge on vocals, Kurt Goedhart on guitar, Glenn Esmond on bass, and Ben Hall on drums.
Reformation
As of 2017, the original line-up of the band has reformed, with "A Slow Descent" returning to their setlists during live performances.
Band Achievement
With albums like Imago, which "A Slow Descent" is part of, The Butterfly Effect reached peak positions in the Australian Album charts, making them one of the popular bands within the nation’s rock scene.
Songwriting
"A Slow Descent", like much of The Butterfly Effect’s catalog, is admired for its sophisticated songwriting that combines aggressive and atmospheric elements in a balanced composition.

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