A Star-Crossed Wasteland
In This Moment · 2010
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, merging industrial metal with gothic undertones for a theatrical listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Star-Crossed Wasteland — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of conflict and resolution, blending heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics that highlight the band's growth.
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Just Drive — This song features a catchy chorus and an energetic vibe that showcases In This Moment's ability to balance aggression with melodic hooks.
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World in Flames — This closing track employs dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, illustrating the overarching themes of struggle and resilience throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements well but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, establishing a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements and industrial sounds, particularly in the production of 'Blazin’' and 'Iron Army'.
- The album's pacing shifts noticeably after the fifth track, where the tempo slows down significantly for 'A Star-Crossed Wasteland', creating a reflective atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- themes of heartbreak and resilience
- explosive energy for empowerment
- in-order listening experience
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a significant step in their evolution and expanded their fanbase.
- Career context
- In This Moment released A Star-Crossed Wasteland as their fourth studio album, following 2008's The Dream. At this point in their career, they were refining their sound and expanding their fanbase, establishing themselves within the alternative and metalcore scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Halestorm· Butcher Babies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Gun Show 4:46
- 2 Just Drive 3:27
- 3 The Promise 4:28
- 4 Standing Alone 3:51
- 5 A Star-Crossed Wasteland 4:31
- 6 Blazin’ 4:20
- 7 The Road 4:04
- 8 Iron Army 3:27
- 9 The Last Cowboy 3:54
- 10 World in Flames 5:20
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