Could You Watch Your Children Burn
The Plot in You · 2013
36 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending aggressive metalcore with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Premeditated — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and dark themes, immediately drawing listeners into the band's emotional landscape.
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Fiction Religion — With its intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with deep emotional content.
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Sober and Soulless — This song encapsulates the struggle between addiction and self-awareness, featuring a powerful chorus that highlights the album's overarching themes of despair and redemption.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends aggression with melody, showcasing solid songwriting but lacks standout moments for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and fast-paced drumming, while the second half shifts to more melodic sections with clean vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often explore themes of personal struggle and emotional pain, which are reflected in the vocal delivery that alternates between harsh screams and softer singing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release of frustration
- quick bursts of aggression
- introspective moments of pain
- late-night emotional confrontations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted upbeat sounds
- seek polished mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Could You Watch Your Children Burn is The Plot in You's second studio album, following their debut, First Born. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound within the metalcore genre while transitioning from a more melodic style to darker themes and heavier instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fit for a King· The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bible Butcher
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts to address societal hypocrisy directly, challenging established beliefs and norms.
This shift in address confronts listeners with uncomfortable truths, marking a bold move that underscores the album’s critical stance on religious dogma.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Premeditated 4:06
- 2 Fiction Religion 3:36
- 3 Digging Your Grave 3:21
- 4 Population Control 3:23
- 5 Troll 3:28
- 6 The Devil's Contract 3:21
- 7 Shyann Weeps 3:10
- 8 Sober and Soulless 3:32
- 9 Bible Butcher 4:08
- 10 Glad You're Gone 4:05
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