And Their Name Was Treason cover

And Their Name Was Treason

A Day to Remember · 2005

30 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

Aggressive guitar riffs collide with melodic hooks and raw, emotional vocals, creating a dynamic blend of hardcore punk and pop sensibilities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    You Should Have Killed Me When You Had the Chance — This track captures the essence of the album with its infectious chorus and confrontational lyrics, showcasing the band’s blend of aggression and melody.
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    Heartless Start here — The intensity of this song is amplified by its driving rhythm and emotionally charged lyrics, making it a standout track that exemplifies the band's hardcore roots.
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    Your Way With Words Is Through Silence — This track features a powerful lyrical narrative about betrayal and vulnerability, illustrating the band's ability to balance heavy themes with melodic elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends hardcore punk with pop sensibilities, establishing a sound that resonated within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a tense atmosphere before launching into high-energy tracks.
  • Each song features alternating sections of aggressive guitar riffs and melodic choruses, often shifting dynamics within the same track.
  • Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythm and intensity, appealing to hardcore punk fans.
  • The lyrics often reflect themes of personal struggle and emotional conflict, enhancing the raw vocal delivery.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • high-energy workout motivation
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immediate hooks and energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This debut album established the band's unique sound and gained significant attention.
Career context
Released in 2005, And Their Name Was Treason was A Day to Remember's debut studio album, establishing their unique sound. The band had previously released two EPs, but this album marked their first significant foray into the mainstream music scene, setting the foundation for future success.

Tracklist

  • 1 Intro 0:42
  • 2 Heartless Start here 2:46
  • 3 Your Way With Words Is Through Silence 3:54
  • 4 A Second Glance 2:53
  • 5 Casablanca Sucked Anyways 2:57
  • 6 You Should Have Killed Me When You Had the Chance 3:34
  • 7 If Looks Could Kill 3:18
  • 8 You Had Me at Hello 4:29
  • 9 1958 4:29
  • 10 Sound the Alarm 1:49

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