What makes City of Vultures by Rise to Remain notable?

The album received positive reviews and marked a significant entry for Rise to Remain in the UK metalcore landscape, charting at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart. It helped establish the band's presence in an era dominated by heavy metal influences and paved the way for future works. City of Vultures is Rise to Remain's debut studio album, following their early EPs. Released in 2011, the band was on the brink of breaking into the mainstream metal scene, with this album showcasing their energetic sound and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on City of Vultures?

City of Vultures has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

City of Vultures

Rise to Remain · 2011

45 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A fierce blend of melodic punk and metalcore that confronts personal and societal struggles with urgency and passion.

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City of Vultures — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience against adversity, combining aggressive instrumentation with anthemic choruses that define their sound.
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God Can Bleed — This track stands out for its intense exploration of existential themes, showcasing both raw emotion and technical musicianship through its dynamic shifts.
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This Day Is Mine — With its empowering lyrics and driving rhythm, this song serves as a rallying cry for self-determination, resonating strongly with listeners seeking motivation.
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Nothing Left — This track features poignant lyrical reflections on loss and survival, delivered with a blend of melody and aggression that highlights the band's versatility.

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 combines energetic punk and metalcore elements with urgent themes, establishing a solid but not presence.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into high-energy tracks.
Each song features rapid tempo changes, often shifting from melodic verses to aggressive choruses, typical of metalcore.
Lyrically, the songs tackle themes of personal struggle and societal issues, with a focus on urgency and emotional delivery.
The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that reflects the album's confrontational nature.

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 0:51
2 The Serpent 3:36
3 This Day Is Mine 3:19
4 City of Vultures 4:59
5 Talking in Whispers 4:07
6 God Can Bleed 3:46
7 Power Through Fear 3:51
8 Nothing Left 3:05
9 We Will Last Forever 4:14
10 Illusions 4:07
11 Roads 4:18
12 Bridges Will Burn 5:08

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