August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin' Hill
August Burns Red · 2012
42 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A festive fusion of metalcore energy and holiday classics, reimagined through intricate arrangements and powerful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flurries Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its melodic intro that contrasts the heavier elements characteristic of metalcore, inviting listeners into a winter wonderland.
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O Holy Night — Here, the band transforms a traditional carol into a dynamic piece that showcases soaring vocals and complex guitar work, highlighting their musical prowess.
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Carol of the Bells — This rendition capitalizes on rapid tempos and intricate rhythms, delivering an exhilarating take on a holiday favorite that exemplifies the album's energetic spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album creatively merges metalcore with holiday classics, showcasing solid arrangements but limited depth for repeated listens.
- 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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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
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
- festive energy for holiday gatherings
- whimsical twists on familiar tunes
- aggressive yet cheerful soundscapes
- wave-like pacing keeps interest
- for winter celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer traditional holiday sounds
- seek soft, mellow listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — A departure into holiday music, showcasing the band's versatility and creativity.
- Themes
- winter wonderland· holiday metalcore fusion· festive energy
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, 'Sleddin' Hill' is August Burns Red's first foray into holiday music following their successful album 'Leveler' in 2011. This album showcases the band's versatility as they navigate a departure from their typical heavy sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Parkway Drive· The Devil Wears Prada
Tracklist
- 1 Flurries Start here 4:17
- 2 Frosty the Snowman 2:19
- 3 Sleigh Ride 2:53
- 4 God Rest Ye' Merry Gentlemen 2:50
- 5 Jingle Bells 4:13
- 6 O Holy Night 4:24
- 7 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 1:59
- 8 Sleddin' Hill 2:38
- 9 Little Drummer Boy 4:19
- 10 Winter Wonderland 1:55
- 11 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 4:55
- 12 Carol of the Bells 2:48
- 13 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 2:30
What to play next
Rescue & Restore
2013
Continues the exploration of intricate arrangements and powerful themes.
Leveler
2011
Sets a heavier tone that leads into the festive energy of Sleddin' Hill.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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