What makes Bloodlust by Through the Eyes of the Dead notable?

'Bloodlust' received critical acclaim within the metal community, often cited as a significant contribution to the deathcore genre. It helped solidify the band's reputation and led to increased visibility, including tours with other prominent acts in the metal scene. Released on October 25, 2005, 'Bloodlust' is Through the Eyes of the Dead's debut full-length album. At this point, they were establishing themselves in the death metal scene following their early EPs, showcasing a more refined sound that would come to define their style.

How many songs are on Bloodlust?

Bloodlust has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Released 21 years ago this October

Bloodlust

Through the Eyes of the Dead · 2005

37 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work melds into a visceral exploration of mortality and despair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Two Inches From a Main Artery — This track exemplifies the album's intense energy and technical prowess, featuring rapid-fire riffs and a relentless pace that captures the essence of modern death metal.
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Bringer of Truth — The song showcases a blend of melodic elements with brutal instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to create atmospheric tension amidst chaos.
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Force Fed Trauma — With its punishing rhythms and complex structures, this track stands out for its exploration of psychological themes, demonstrating lyrical depth alongside musical ferocity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and execution but remains within familiar deathcore territory.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into high-speed, aggressive tracks.
Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs and rapid drumming, creating a dense wall of sound throughout the majority of the record.
Several tracks feature tempo changes that shift from blast beats to slower, heavier sections, adding dynamic contrast.
The last track concludes with an extended outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure after the intense experience.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 0:55
2 Two Inches From a Main Artery 5:27
3 When Everything Becomes Nothing 4:56
4 Bringer of Truth 3:53
5 Beneath Dying Skies 2:53
6 The Black Death and Its Aftermath 1:33
7 Truest Shade of Crimson 6:17
8 With Eyes Ever Turned Inward 4:21
9 Force Fed Trauma 5:24
10 The Decaying Process 1:34
11 Outro 0:41

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