Underpinned by ritual, resistance, and deep ancestral intent, ‘Systemic’ stood as one of the most powerful statements in Divide and Dissolve’s catalogue. Produced by Ruban Neilson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the album examined the structures that shape identity, land, and power, confronting systems rooted in colonial violence while envisioning alternatives that sustain collective life. The record aligned closely with the duo’s core purpose: honouring ancestors and Indigenous land, opposing white supremacy, and working toward Black and Indigenous liberation. Lead single Blood Quantum directly challenged the violent mechanisms of identity verification, setting the conceptual foundation for the album as both protest and prayer.

Across its runtime, ‘Systemic’ unfolded as an overwhelming yet immersive sonic force. Crushing doom-laden guitars and relentless percussion were interwoven with piano, synths, and saxophone, creating a dense, dissonant soundscape punctuated by moments of orchestral calm. These passages offered brief refuge before plunging back into weight and intensity, heightening the emotional gravity of the record. Equal parts beauty and anguish, the album functioned as a meditative invocation, conceived as a prayer for land to be returned and future generations freed from cycles of violence. In doing so, ‘Systemic’ reinforced Divide and Dissolve as a singular and uncompromising voice in contemporary heavy music.

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