Amidst the Bloodshed
I Declare War · 2007
46 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Frenzied riffs and guttural screams collide with chaotic rhythms, creating an unrelenting auditory assault.
Top tracks — play these first
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Amidst the Bloodshed — As the title track, it encapsulates the band's fierce energy and introduces listeners to their signature style of brutal instrumentation and aggressive vocals.
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God Has No Place Within These Walls — This track features powerful lyrics critiquing societal norms, making it a standout for its thematic depth amid the chaos of sound.
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Fuck Your Claim — With its relentless pace and incisive lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's attitude and defiance against critics, solidifying their place in the scene.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive compositions and varied vocal styles, marking a notable entry in the deathcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower breakdowns within the same song.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic vocal texture throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate dissonant guitar riffs that create an unsettling atmosphere, particularly in the opening track.
- The final track is an instrumental piece that contrasts sharply with the preceding aggressive songs, providing a moment of reflection.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- unrelenting auditory assault experience
- short tracks for quick intensity
- cathartic release of aggression
- for high-energy workouts
- frantic pacing with chaotic rhythms
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, calm sounds
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, I Declare War released 'Amidst the Bloodshed' as their debut studio album. This marked their entry into the deathcore scene, following a successful EP that established their aggressive sound. The album showcased their raw energy and set the stage for their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Carnifex· Thy Art Is Murder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amidst the Bloodshed 2:06
- 2 Whoop Dat Trick 4:13
- 3 Fuck Your Claim 4:00
- 4 Through the Eyes of the Killer 3:06
- 5 Asphyxiation 3:37
- 6 God Has No Place Within These Walls 2:37
- 7 Now You’re Going to Be Famous 3:58
- 8 Frosted or Not (I Don’t Care) 1:31
- 9 As They Burn Alive 2:19
- 10 Destroy the Weak 3:22
- 11 Nworb Ydoc 15:34
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