What makes Asylum by Disturbed notable?

Upon release, Asylum debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, highlighting Disturbed's enduring popularity in the metal genre. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its thematic depth, particularly its exploration of mental health issues, resonating with fans and critics alike. The album solidified the band's influence within the nu-metal scene. Asylum marks Disturbed's fifth studio album, released during a period of resurgence following their hiatus after 2008's Indestructible. The band was solidifying their place in the hard rock and metal scenes, continuing to explore darker themes while maintaining commercial success. This album followed their return to touring, showcasing their ability to blend melodic elements with powerful instrumentation.

Asylum works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing and builds and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Asylum?

Asylum has 15 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Asylum

Disturbed · 2010

63 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A tempest of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures a struggle for inner peace and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Asylum — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of battling inner demons, featuring a compelling blend of heavy instrumentation and introspective lyrics that invite listeners into a visceral experience.
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Warrior — This track stands out for its anthemic quality and motivational message, portraying resilience and strength in overcoming personal struggles, making it a fan favorite.
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Never Again — With a poignant narrative about domestic violence and its aftermath, this song showcases the band’s ability to tackle serious subjects while delivering powerful musicality.
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The Infection — This track highlights the band's signature sound through its aggressive energy and metaphorical lyrics about societal influence, representing the album's darker undertones effectively.

Elevation

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 album features strong riffs and thematic depth but is disrupted by live bonus tracks.

What we noticed

The first track, 'Remnants', serves as an atmospheric intro before the album shifts into high-energy riffs with 'Asylum'.
The final two tracks are live versions of earlier hits, which disrupts the flow established by the preceding studio recordings.

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 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

dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing and builds
long, immersive listening sessions
introspective moments of reflection

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, maintaining popularity and thematic depth.
Career context: Asylum marks Disturbed's fifth studio album, released during a period of resurgence following their hiatus after 2008's Indestructible. The band was solidifying their place in the hard rock and metal scenes, continuing to explore darker themes while maintaining commercial success. This album followed their return to touring, showcasing their ability to blend melodic elements with powerful instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors: Godsmack· Five Finger Death Punch· Korn