Battlefields Forever
Big Business · 2013
37 min · 9 tracks · sludge metal
Heavy riffs and intricate rhythms collide with a raw intensity, delivering a sonic onslaught that is both abrasive and melodic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Battlefields — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of conflict and resilience through its dynamic shifts and powerful instrumentation.
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Doomsday, Today! — This track features a driving rhythm paired with thought-provoking lyrics, making it a standout reflection on existential themes prevalent throughout the album.
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Lonely Lyle — Clocking in at over nine minutes, this epic closer showcases the band's ability to weave intricate melodies with heavy grooves, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and intricate rhythms but maintains a familiar sludge metal sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive, fast-paced riffs that set a high energy level, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- explosive bursts of raw energy
- short tracks for quick listens
- intense moments of catharsis
- pulsating rhythms for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and smooth sounds
- seek long, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Big Business released Battlefields Forever in 2013, they were solidifying their presence in the sludge metal scene following their 2007 breakthrough album, Here Come the Waterworks. This release came after extensive touring and collaborations, particularly with The Melvins, which helped to refine their sound and broaden their audience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chump Chance 2:20
- 2 No Vowels 3:48
- 3 Battlefields 4:35
- 4 Trees 6:11
- 5 Aurum 1:33
- 6 Doomsday, Today! 4:09
- 7 Heavy Shoes 3:30
- 8 Our Mutant 2:05
- 9 Lonely Lyle 9:18
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