Below
Beartooth · 2021
44 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Fiercely aggressive riffs intertwine with raw, introspective lyrics, creating a visceral landscape of emotional turmoil and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Devastation — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of emotional distress through its intense instrumentation and harrowing lyrics that confront feelings of despair.
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Fed Up — With its anthemic chorus and driving energy, this song captures a sense of frustration and urgency, making it a rallying cry for listeners facing adversity.
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The Past Is Dead — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that advocate for moving forward, blending melodic elements with heavy riffs to create an emotional catharsis.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling yet familiar sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before introducing a slower tempo in 'Phantom Pain'.
- Vocals frequently alternate between aggressive shouts and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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
- steady emotional intensity throughout
- exploration of personal struggles
- mid-tempo energy for focus
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and cheerful vibes
- seek lighthearted background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2021, Below is Beartooth's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed album Disease from 2018. At this point in their career, the band solidified their place within the metalcore scene, exploring deeper themes of mental health and personal struggles while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Architects· Parkway Drive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Phantom Pain
The lyrics shift from self-reflection to a direct confrontation with haunting memories, illustrating a struggle that feels both personal and universal.
This transition emphasizes the conflict between past experiences and present emotions, adding depth to the narrative of recovery throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Below 3:49
- 2 Devastation 3:41
- 3 The Past Is Dead 3:35
- 4 Fed Up 3:21
- 5 Dominate 3:37
- 6 No Return 3:49
- 7 Phantom Pain 3:51
- 8 Skin 3:18
- 9 Hell of It 3:23
- 10 I Won’t Give It Up 3:46
- 11 The Answer 3:39
- 12 The Last Riff 4:42
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