Apocalyze
Crossfaith · 2013
47 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and heavy metal riffs creates a relentless and immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Are the Future — This track serves as an anthem for resilience, combining uplifting lyrics with infectious energy, making it a standout for live performances.
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Hounds of the Apocalypse — With its powerful breakdowns and aggressive vocals, this track encapsulates the band's ability to merge intense heaviness with electronic elements seamlessly.
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Countdown to Hell — Blending melodic hooks with driving rhythms, this track showcases the band's signature style while addressing themes of urgency and existential struggle.
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Burning White — This track highlights emotional depth through its contrasting softer moments against explosive choruses, illustrating Crossfaith's range beyond mere aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic blend of metal and electronic elements creates a compelling but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an instrumental track that sets a chaotic tone, followed by a series of high-energy songs that rarely drop below a fast tempo.
- Electronic elements are integrated into the heavy guitar riffs, creating a layered sound that shifts between aggressive and melodic passages.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, moving from intense breakdowns to atmospheric interludes, which keeps the listener engaged throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic energy for workouts
- intense soundscapes for focus
- short bursts of adrenaline
- immersive listening during parties
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing music
- want long, meditative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Crossfaith released Apocalyze in January 2013, they were still establishing their presence in the global music scene following their breakthrough with the EP Zion in 2011. This album marked their first full-length release showcasing a refined sound that combined electronicore and metalcore, further solidifying their reputation as innovators within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Browning· Enter Shikari· I See Stars
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Eclipse
The moment shifts from an introspective reflection on darkness to an explosive proclamation of empowerment and defiance.
This transition not only marks a turning point in the song but also amplifies its thematic contrast between vulnerability and strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 0:28
- 2 We Are the Future 3:31
- 3 Hounds of the Apocalypse 3:30
- 4 Eclipse 3:40
- 5 The Evolution 3:43
- 6 Scarlett 3:52
- 7 Gala Hala (Burn Down the Floor) 4:28
- 8 Countdown to Hell 3:53
- 9 Deathwish 3:59
- 10 Counting Stars 4:31
- 11 Burning White 3:58
- 12 Only the Wise Can Control Our Eyes 3:35
- 13 Against the Wave 4:00
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