A Critique of Mind and Thought
A Plea for Purging · 2007
37 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A furious blend of metalcore aggression and intricate melodies, underscored by theological themes and existential questioning.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sons of Vipers, How Will You Escape the Judgement of Hell — The opener sets a confrontational tone with both its intense instrumentation and scathing lyrics about hypocrisy and judgment, establishing the album's thematic foundation.
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The Resurrection of the Beast — This track showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that reflect on resurrection and redemption, highlighting the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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Death Has Been Swallowed Up in Victory — Here, the band combines melodic elements with heavy breakdowns, creating an anthemic quality that emphasizes themes of triumph over death, resonating with listeners seeking hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive metalcore with intricate melodies and thematic depth, making it a notable entry in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks shifting from aggressive breakdowns to melodic interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sons of Vipers, How Will You Escape the Judgement of Hell 3:49
- 2 While the Sparrow Sleeps 3:32
- 3 The Slaying of the Serpentine Dragon 4:18
- 4 The Betrayers 3:09
- 5 Perseverance 3:36
- 6 The Resurrection of the Beast 3:33
- 7 A Hymn of Praise 3:07
- 8 Death Has Been Swallowed Up in Victory 4:26
- 9 Everything and Nothing 4:01
- 10 Turn it Down 3:28
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