Carry the Wounded
Tourniquet · 1995
8 min · 5 tracks · progressive metal
A fusion of thrash and progressive metal, layered with thoughtful lyrics that explore themes of pain and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carry the Wounded — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and healing, featuring powerful riffs that highlight the band's technical prowess while addressing deep emotional content.
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When The Love Is Right (to Liz) — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of love and commitment, offering a contrast to the heavier themes found elsewhere on the album through its melodic structure.
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My Promise (Acoustic) — An introspective acoustic piece that adds emotional depth to the album, showcasing the band's versatility and ability to convey vulnerability amid heavy instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases technical musicianship and thematic depth, balancing heavy and acoustic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The acoustic track 'My Promise' provides a stark contrast to the heavier songs, creating a dynamic shift in mood within the EP.
- Lyrically, the songs delve into themes of pain and redemption, with thoughtful narratives that unfold over intricate musical arrangements.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- brief but impactful listening experience
- thoughtful reflections on personal struggle
- emotional depth in concise tracks
- acoustic moments for introspective pauses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Carry the Wounded is Tourniquet's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the Christian metal scene while pushing their musical boundaries further by incorporating more complex arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Believer· Sacred Warrior· Bloodgood
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Carry the Wounded
The bridge shifts to a more contemplative tone, reflecting on personal sacrifice and shared burdens.
This moment highlights a departure from aggression to introspection, emphasizing a thematic pivot towards empathy and understanding.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carry the Wounded
- 2 When The Love Is Right (to Liz)
- 3 Oh Well
- 4 My Promise (Acoustic) 3:17
- 5 Heads I Win, Tails You Loose 4:55
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