Alive or Just Breathing
Killswitch Engage · 2002
44 min · 12 tracks · melodic metalcore
A potent fusion of melodic metalcore and emotional lyricism creates a powerful sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Alive or Just Breathing' is considered a defining record of the metalcore movement, garnering critical acclaim and commercial success. It has influenced countless bands in the genre and is often credited with bringing metalcore into the mainstream, cementing Killswitch Engage's status as key players in the scene.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'Alive or Just Breathing' was Killswitch Engage's second album, following their self-titled debut from 2000. This album marked their emergence as a leading force in the metalcore genre, showcasing a refined sound and lyrical depth that would define their career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ice Nine Kills· Sonic Syndicate· Black Veil Brides
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Numbered Days 3:35
- 2 Self Revolution 3:08
- 3 Fixation on the Darkness Standout 3:37
- 4 My Last Serenade Standout 4:13
- 5 Life to Lifeless 3:17
- 6 Just Barely Breathing Standout 5:42
- 7 To the Sons of Man 1:58
- 8 Temple From the Within 4:04
- 9 The Element of One 4:08
- 10 Vide Infra 3:28
- 11 Without a Name 1:45
- 12 Rise Inside 5:54
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