What makes Asking too Much by All That Remains notable?

The album received notable attention for its lead single, which charted on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs, underscoring All That Remains' ability to maintain commercial viability in a shifting music landscape. Critics praised the album's lyrical themes and musical diversity, helping the band reach a broader audience while staying true to their roots. Asking Too Much is a significant release for All That Remains, marking their sixth studio album. It arrived after the band's 2012 effort, A War You Cannot Win, during a period of lineup stability as they continued to evolve their sound. The album showcases their commitment to blending heavy instrumentation with emotional depth at a stage when they were solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene.

How many songs are on Asking too Much?

Asking too Much has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Asking too Much

All That Remains · 2013

3 min · 1 track · metalcore

A blend of melodic metalcore and introspective lyrics, balancing aggression with vulnerability in its sonic palette.

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Asking Too Much — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of personal struggle and self-reflection, exemplifying the balance of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that define the band's style.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The track balances aggression and melody but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The track features a dynamic range, alternating between heavy guitar riffs and softer melodic sections.
Vocals shift from aggressive screams to clean singing, emphasizing the emotional contrast in the lyrics.
The song structure includes a clear verse-chorus format, with a bridge that builds tension before the final chorus.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

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: Fan Favorite — The album showcases a blend of melodic metalcore appealing to dedicated fans.
Career context: Asking Too Much is a significant release for All That Remains, marking their sixth studio album. It arrived after the band's 2012 effort, A War You Cannot Win, during a period of lineup stability as they continued to evolve their sound. The album showcases their commitment to blending heavy instrumentation with emotional depth at a stage when they were solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Killswitch Engage· As I Lay Dying· Parkway Drive

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Asking Too Much

The chorus confronts feelings of inadequacy with a repeated question that challenges both the narrator and listener.

This structural choice amplifies the emotional weight, creating a shared moment of introspection that invites active listener engagement.