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Another Way to Die — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience amidst chaos, featuring anthemic choruses and a dynamic arrangement that showcases the band's signature style.
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Living After Midnight — A cover of Judas Priest’s classic, this track demonstrates Disturbed's ability to reinterpret iconic material while maintaining their aggressive edge and modern sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid writing and performance but lacks depth and cohesion due to its brief nature.
What we noticed
- The title track features a consistent driving rhythm with aggressive guitar riffs layered over melodic choruses.
- The second track is a cover, which shifts the focus from original composition to reinterpretation.
- The first track employs dynamic shifts between verses and choruses, enhancing its emotional impact.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in the catalog that doesn't fit other primary roles.
- Themes
- global-warming warnings· industrial pollution· nuclear-age peril
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Another Way to Die marks Disturbed's fifth studio album and comes after their commercially successful Indestructible. By this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the hard rock scene, having established a loyal fanbase and a distinctive sound that blends heavy metal with accessible melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godsmack· Five Finger Death Punch· Korn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Way to Die 4:14
- 2 Living After Midnight 4:27
What to play next
Asylum
2010
Hear the full album around this track, where its driving riffs and melodic hooks sit within a darker, introspective arc.
Indestructible
2008
Its forceful riffs and anthemic hooks lead naturally into the heavier, more reflective sound of Asylum.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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