Dance Devil Dance
Avatar · 2023
41 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
A frenetic blend of melodic death metal and theatricality, combining heavy riffs with darkly whimsical lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dance Devil Dance — This title track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and captivating chorus, encapsulating the playful yet dark themes throughout.
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Chimp Mosh Pit — With its rapid-fire lyrics and punchy instrumentation, this track exemplifies Avatar's knack for blending humor with aggression, making it a standout anthem.
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Gotta Wanna Riot — This song harnesses an irresistible call to action, combining catchy hooks with an explosive arrangement that showcases the band's dynamic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic compositions with theatrical elements, maintaining a strong but varied sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire drum pattern and layered guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy pace that persists through the majority of the album.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'On the Beach,' which transitions from a slow, haunting melody to an aggressive chorus.
- 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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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
- energetic anthems for group settings
- steady pacing for active listening
- theatrical flair with dark humor
- invigorating tracks for workout sessions
- playful irreverence throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, introspective tunes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 17, 2023, Dance Devil Dance is Avatar's follow-up to their acclaimed 2020 album, Hunter Gatherer. The band continues to evolve their sound while maintaining a signature blend of humor and horror, positioning themselves at the forefront of the modern melodic death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dance Devil Dance 4:00
- 2 Chimp Mosh Pit 3:02
- 3 Valley of Disease 4:08
- 4 On the Beach 4:32
- 5 Do You Feel in Control 3:09
- 6 Gotta Wanna Riot 4:03
- 7 The Dirt I'm Buried In 4:04
- 8 Clouds Dipped in Chrome 3:45
- 9 Hazmat Suit 3:35
- 10 Train 2:59
- 11 Violence No Matter What 3:54
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