Released 10 years ago
Aggressive
Beartooth · 2016
40 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw energy and relentless aggression collide with introspective lyrics, creating a powerful blend of metalcore and post-hardcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Aggressive — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of confronting personal struggles with an explosive sound that sets the tone for the record.
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Hated — This track delivers raw emotional intensity through its heavy instrumentals and lyrics about alienation, resonating with many listeners' experiences.
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Censored — Censored tackles themes of self-identity and societal pressures, showcasing Beartooth's ability to merge impactful lyrics with dynamic music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw energy with introspective themes but lacks cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Aggressive', opens with a high-energy riff and maintains a fast tempo throughout the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between verses and choruses, creating a sense of urgency and intensity.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, introducing more melodic elements and introspective lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- high-energy release for frustration
- introspective moments amidst chaos
- steady pacing for focused listening
- cathartic anthems for empowerment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing background sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 3, 2016, Aggressive is Beartooth's second studio album, following their successful debut, Disgusting. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene, building on the momentum from their first album's success and extensive touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Architects· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aggressive 4:08
- 2 Hated 3:31
- 3 Loser 3:59
- 4 Fair Weather Friend 3:24
- 5 Burnout 3:04
- 6 Sick of Me 3:15
- 7 Censored 3:36
- 8 Always Dead 2:18
- 9 However You Want It Said 3:17
- 10 Find a Way 3:28
- 11 Rock Is Dead 3:44
- 12 King of Anything 2:11
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