God Alone – The Beep Test

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With a name like that, you’d expect God Alone to be some kind of depressing post-metal act. The reality is much more complicated. The Beep Test is yet another step that proves the band’s refusal to be categorized. How else would you describe a group that mixes Math Rock, Pop, and Prog Metal all in one? You see? It’s not easy to define, but I can guarantee you this: it won’t leave anyone indifferent. So, join me today as we explore this strange world of euphoria and loneliness. Uplifting indeed!

It’d be an absolute understatement to say that The Beep Test is unpredictable. I’ve heard some wild albums this year, but this one pushes the very limits of cohesion. There’s a common thread tying these songs together, but it could swing from Math Rock to Dillinger Escape Plan-level chaos to a Pop tune that makes me think of old Yes. That’s how wild the mix is—and yet somehow, it works. You can enjoy the whole ride as a single, tightly packed experience without any real pacing issues. The album is dynamic, it’s fast, and it jumps from idea to idea with such reckless energy that, for once, I don’t mind the chaos.

Ironically, I found most of the tracks uplifting and exciting. The drums feel like they’re raising your heartbeat, and the vocals constantly keep you guessing. You never know if The Beep Test is about to throw something tender at you—or something absolutely crushing. Normally, I’d say you need patience for music this erratic, but here, the album keeps chasing you down. It demands your attention without ever dragging. There’s also a Punk energy at its core—maybe not musically, but in spirit—because the songs are short and direct, even when they take bizarre turns. God Alone clearly cares more about channelling emotion than just making you uncomfortable, and that subversion of expectation feels refreshing.

This is the way people look at me in the metro everyday

Of course, the Pop-like structures and occasional synths might rub purists the wrong way. And I can’t help but wonder what would happen if the band leaned harder into either its aggressive side or its Prog tendencies. Would it ruin their identity—or elevate them to another level entirely? Hard to say. This is the kind of pointless speculation fans like me love to indulge in, but in truth, The Beep Test already feels like it demands an open mind. If you don’t have one, then I’m sorry for you (and not just musically).

So, if you’re looking for an emotional roller coaster, The Beep Test delivers one of the most bizarre and fascinating experiences of the year. How can something be so comforting and yet so deranged at the same time? You can’t just let it slip through your fingers. That would be more unfortunate than ignoring that email labelled IMPORTANT!

Label: Prosthetic Records

Release date: 10 October, 2025

Website: https://www.facebook.com/godalonecork

Country: Ireland

Score: 3.7/5.0 (I might change it later on!)