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A Star-Crossed Wasteland

In This Moment · 2010

42 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore · gothic metal

An explosive blend of industrial metal and gothic textures that navigates themes of heartbreak and resilience.

Why this album works

Best for
steady pacing for focused listening themes of heartbreak and resilience explosive energy for empowerment
Context
In This Moment's 'A Star-Crossed Wasteland' marked their fourth studio album, released in 2010 during a pivotal phase following their breakthrough with 'The Dream' in 2008. The album showcased a more polished sound and lyrical vulnerability, reflecting the band's evolution as they transitioned from underground metal roots to mainstream recognition.
If you like
alternative metal, metalcore, gothic metal

A Star-Crossed Wasteland is an album by In This Moment, released in 2010. An explosive blend of industrial metal and gothic textures that navigates themes of heartbreak and resilience. The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified In This Moment’s presence in the alternative metal scene. It received positive critical reception for its bold thematic choices and musical experimentation, further establishing the band's identity within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Star-Crossed Wasteland sound like?

An explosive blend of industrial metal and gothic textures that navigates themes of heartbreak and resilience. Rooted in alternative metal and metalcore.

What makes A Star-Crossed Wasteland by In This Moment notable?

The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified In This Moment’s presence in the alternative metal scene. It received positive critical reception for its bold thematic choices and musical experimentation, further establishing the band's identity within the genre. In This Moment's 'A Star-Crossed Wasteland' marked their fourth studio album, released in 2010 during a pivotal phase following their breakthrough with 'The Dream' in 2008. The album showcased a more polished sound and lyrical vulnerability, reflecting the band's evolution as they transitioned from underground metal roots to mainstream recognition.

Who is A Star-Crossed Wasteland for?

A Star-Crossed Wasteland works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, themes of heartbreak and resilience and explosive energy for empowerment.

How many songs are on A Star-Crossed Wasteland?

A Star-Crossed Wasteland has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·42:10

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

  • 1 The Gun Show Standout 4:46
  • 2 Just Drive Standout 3:27
  • 3 The Promise 4:28
  • 4 Standing Alone 3:51
  • 5 A Star-Crossed Wasteland Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 2010

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

42 min 10 sec