Released 10 years ago
Bad Omens
Bad Omens · 2016
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A dynamic blend of alternative metal and metalcore, infused with emotional vulnerability and melodic intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Exit Wounds — This track exemplifies the band's ability to balance heavy riffs with melodic hooks, creating an emotional core that captures the essence of their sound.
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The Worst in Me — The song features intense lyrical vulnerability paired with powerful instrumentation, highlighting the band's knack for blending personal themes with a robust sonic backdrop.
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Crawl — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track stands out as a moment of emotional depth, showcasing the band's range beyond typical genre constraints.
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Feral — This track's aggressive energy and raw vocal delivery effectively illustrate the band's metalcore roots while also hinting at their broader musical ambitions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a solid mix of aggression and melody but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts between clean vocals and harsh screams, particularly evident in 'Exit Wounds' and 'The Worst in Me'.
- The album closes with 'The Fountain', which features a gradual build-up leading to a climactic finish, contrasting with the more straightforward structures of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- steady intensity with emotional depth
- explosive moments of cathartic release
- compelling narrative through gradual build
- engaging flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lighthearted or upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Bad Omens' self-titled debut album arrived in 2016, marking their entry into the music scene following the formation of the band in 2015. At this point, they were still establishing their identity and sound within the increasingly popular metalcore genre, working to differentiate themselves from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bring Me the Horizon· Architects· Motionless in White
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Worst in Me
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from self-deprecation to a direct confrontation with personal flaws.
This transition emphasizes a struggle between acceptance and rejection of one's shortcomings, providing a raw honesty that deepens the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glass Houses 4:00
- 2 Exit Wounds 3:26
- 3 The Worst in Me 3:49
- 4 Feral 4:05
- 5 Enough, Enough Now 4:05
- 6 Malice 3:00
- 7 Hedonist 2:07
- 8 Broken Youth 3:14
- 9 Crawl 4:07
- 10 The Letdown 4:06
- 11 Reprise (The Sound of the End) 3:21
- 12 The Fountain 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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