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Beautiful Death

Slaves · 2018

37 min · 10 tracks · post-hardcore

A blend of intense post-hardcore energy and introspective lyrics, forging emotional connections through raw instrumentation and powerful vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I’d Rather See Your Star Explode — This track serves as a powerful opener, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggressive instrumentation and vulnerable lyricism that sets the tone for the entire album.
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    Patience Is the Virtue — The song's introspective lyrics address themes of self-awareness and growth, making it a pivotal moment that encapsulates the overarching narrative of the album.
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    Warning From My Demons — With its haunting melody and raw emotional delivery, this track dives deep into personal battles, highlighting the band's capacity for vulnerability while maintaining their energetic sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic performances with introspective themes, appealing to post-hardcore fans.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
  • Vocals alternate between aggressive shouts and melodic singing, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly transitioning from intense sections to quieter, introspective moments.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Deadly Conversations

    The shift from addressing external conflict to an inward reflection creates a poignant moment where self-doubt becomes palpable.

    This transition in perspective emphasizes the struggle between external pressures and internal turmoil, giving depth to the song's message.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’d Rather See Your Star Explode 3:44
  • 2 Patience Is the Virtue 3:33
  • 3 True Colors 3:30
  • 4 Let This Haunt You 3:45
  • 5 Petty Trappin 3:57
  • 6 I Know a Lot of Artists 3:35
  • 7 Deadly Conversations 3:46
  • 8 Back to the Roots 3:56
  • 9 Warning From My Demons 3:35
  • 10 The Pact 4:12

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