Top tracks — play these first
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Writing on the Walls — This track epitomizes Underoath's signature blend of melodic hooks and intense breakdowns, capturing the emotional turmoil that defines much of their work.
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Too Bright to See, Too Loud to Hear — A haunting ballad that showcases the band's softer side, it reflects deep emotional vulnerability and lyrical depth, distinguishing it from their heavier material.
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Reinventing Your Exit — This track is a fan-favorite for its anthemic chorus and lyrics about personal struggle, highlighting the band’s ability to blend heavy instrumentation with heartfelt themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- cathartic release through intensity
- for late-night introspection
- anthems for personal battles
- engaging storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as a retrospective collection, 'Anthology: 1999–2013' marks Underoath's transition after their breakup in 2013. This compilation follows their critically acclaimed albums like 'Define the Great Line' (2006) and serves to highlight their significant impact on the metalcore scene during their active years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norma Jean· The Devil Wears Prada· Haste the Day
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sunburnt 4:53
- 2 Unsound 3:35
- 3 In Division 3:58
- 4 Catch Myself Catching Myself 3:29
- 5 Paper Lung 4:11
- 6 Desperate Times, Desperate Measures 3:28
- 7 Too Bright to See, Too Loud to Hear 4:31
- 8 In Regards to Myself 3:24
- 9 You’re Ever So Inviting 4:13
- 10 Writing on the Walls 4:02
- 11 A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White 4:28
- 12 Reinventing Your Exit 4:22
- 13 It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door 3:58
- 14 I’ve Got Ten Friends and a Crowbar That Says You Ain’t Gonna Do Jack 5:06
- 15 When the Sun Sleeps 5:33
- 16 Cries of the Past 8:23
- 17 Heart of Stone 5:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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