Creature
Within the Ruins · 2009
38 min · 10 tracks · deathcore
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals that encapsulates the ferocity of modern deathcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Book of Books — Opening with a blistering tempo, this track showcases the band's technical prowess while addressing themes of conflict and resolution through its lyrics.
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Dig a Ditch — This track features a dynamic shift between melodic sections and brutal breakdowns, exemplifying the album's balance of aggression and melody.
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Creature — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its relentless energy and haunting lyrics, making it a standout representation of their thematic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and aggression typical of deathcore, with notable compositional complexity.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar work, with frequent shifts between melodic passages and aggressive breakdowns.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that contrast sharply with the heavy instrumentation, providing brief moments of respite.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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 bursts of aggression
- short tracks with high intensity
- cathartic release of tension
- focused energy for workout sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Within the Ruins' second album in 2009, Creature followed their debut album, Absolution, and marked a significant step forward in their sound. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the deathcore scene and expanding its fanbase with a more complex musical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Fit for an Autopsy· Carnifex
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Book of Books 3:58
- 2 Arsenal 3:50
- 3 Dig a Ditch 4:22
- 4 Call Off the Wedding 3:38
- 5 Extinguish Them 3:56
- 6 Jump Ship 2:52
- 7 Creature 3:30
- 8 Tractor Pull 4:56
- 9 Holy Mess 4:36
- 10 Victory 2:26
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