Bloodied / Unbowed
Oh, Sleeper · 2019
40 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms, capturing the emotional turmoil of the human experience in a metalcore context.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Wave — This opener sets the tone with its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, establishing the album's thematic focus on resilience and defiance.
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Decimation & Burial — The track features intense breakdowns paired with reflective lyrics about loss and struggle, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
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Two Ships — With its dynamic shifts between melodic passages and heavy riffs, this song illustrates the band's ability to balance aggression with introspection.
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Oxygen — This track showcases poignant lyrics alongside a haunting melody, creating a moment of vulnerability within the heavier soundscapes of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting and production, balancing aggression with melody throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- The album closes with a lengthy track that gradually builds in intensity, culminating in a powerful climax that leaves a lasting impression.
- 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
- relentless energy that propels forward
- emotional turmoil expressed through intensity
- short bursts of aggressive melodies
- cathartic release in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Bloodied / Unbowed is Oh, Sleeper's first full-length album since their 2015 EP, The Titan. The band had undergone significant lineup changes leading up to this release, which marked a return to form as they explored deeper lyrical themes and complex musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red· For Today
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fissure
In this track, a distinct shift occurs where the narrative voice confronts internal conflicts with raw honesty.
The change in perspective allows listeners to engage more deeply with the emotional struggle being articulated.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Wave 3:37
- 2 Decimation & Burial 3:31
- 3 Fissure 4:03
- 4 Of Bane & Disease 4:45
- 5 Two Ships 5:04
- 6 The Island 5:05
- 7 Mutinous 3:20
- 8 Pulse over Throne 2:55
- 9 Oxygen 3:26
- 10 The Summit 4:26
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