And Justice for None
Five Finger Death Punch · 2018
58 min · 16 tracks · alternative metal
A relentless blend of aggressive riffs and poignant lyrics, capturing the raw essence of modern metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trouble Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Blue on Black — This cover of Kenny Wayne Shepherd's classic stands out for its emotional depth, highlighting Ivan Moody's vocal intensity while exploring themes of loss and regret.
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Sham Pain — With its catchy chorus and biting lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound while addressing personal struggles and overcoming adversity.
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When the Seasons Change — This ballad showcases a softer side of the band, blending melodic elements with introspective lyrics about change and resilience, making it a standout in their discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks significant depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tempos.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, where the lead singer alternates with backing vocals, creating a dynamic interaction.
- The album includes a cover of 'Blue on Black', which stands out as a more subdued and reflective moment compared to the surrounding tracks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- aggressive riffs with introspective lyrics
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- anthems for overcoming personal struggles
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer melodic soft ballads
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's commercial viability and explores new lyrical themes.
- Themes
- personal struggle· emotional resilience· post-lineup turmoil
- Career context
- Released in 2018, And Justice for None is Five Finger Death Punch's seventh studio album, following their earlier success with Got Your Six. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a period of lineup changes and personal struggles, which infused the album with themes of resilience and defiance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trivium· Killswitch Engage· Bullet for My Valentine
Tracklist
- 1 Trouble Start here 3:12
- 2 Fake 3:31
- 3 Top of the World 2:42
- 4 Sham Pain 3:30
- 5 Blue on Black 4:35
- 6 Fire in the Hole 2:58
- 7 I Refuse 3:39
- 8 It Doesn’t Matter 3:46
- 9 When the Seasons Change 3:47
- 10 Stuck in My Ways 3:57
- 11 Rock Bottom 2:34
- 12 Gone Away 4:35
- 13 Bloody 3:50
- 14 Will the Sun Ever Rise 3:57
- 15 Bad Seed 3:59
- 16 Save Your Breath 3:28
What to play next
F8
2020
Continues the aggressive sound with fresh themes and production choices.
Got Your Six
2015
Sets the stage with similar intensity and lyrical depth.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Sin and the Sentence
Trivium
Similar blend of aggressive riffs with themes of personal struggle and emotional resilience.
Atonement
Killswitch Engage
Shares a relentless soundscape and lyrical focus on overcoming personal turmoil.
Gravity
Bullet for My Valentine
Combines heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics about resilience and emotional battles.
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