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Released 20 years ago

A New Shape of Desperation

By Night · 2006

11 tracks · metalcore

A relentless blend of melodic riffs and harsh vocals that captures the despair of a generation disillusioned with modern life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    It Starts Within — Opening with an aggressive intensity, this track establishes the album's thematic focus on internal struggles and societal critique, setting the tone for what follows.
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    People Like You — The song combines catchy melodies with heavy breakdowns, showcasing By Night's ability to merge accessibility with aggression, which became a hallmark of their style.
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    Cursed by the Thought — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, representing the band's technical prowess and emotional depth while enhancing the album's overarching narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 It Starts Within
  • 2 The Truth Is Sold
  • 3 People Like You
  • 4 Through Ashes We Crawl
  • 5 Same Old Story
  • 6 Eyes See No Future
  • 7 Walls of Insecure
  • 8 Idiot
  • 9 Forsaken Love
  • 10 Cursed by the Thought
  • 11 Time Is Running Out

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