What makes Darkness Come Alive by Doomriders notable?

'Darkness Come Alive' received acclaim for its powerful blend of punk and metal elements, influencing a wave of similar sound in the hardcore scene. The album's standout tracks helped it gain traction on various underground charts, establishing Doomriders as an influential act within the genre during the late 2000s. When 'Darkness Come Alive' was released in 2009, Doomriders were solidifying their identity within the punk rock scene, following their 2005 debut album 'Black Thunder'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more refined production while retaining their raw energy, positioning them as key players in the underground metal and punk crossover.

How many songs are on Darkness Come Alive?

Darkness Come Alive has 17 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Darkness Come Alive

Doomriders · 2009

46 min · 17 tracks · punk rock

Heavy riffs and relentless rhythms collide with raw, aggressive vocals to create a hauntingly immersive punk rock experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Come Alive — This track encapsulates the album's fierce energy with its driving tempo and anthemic chorus, making it a highlight of their live performances.
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Heavy Lies the Crown — With its introspective lyrics and heavy instrumentation, this song reflects the band's ability to merge personal themes with hard-hitting music.
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Blood Avenger — The track stands out due to its relentless pace and dark lyrical content, exemplifying the album's overall tone of defiance and struggle.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions with a mix of aggressive and atmospheric elements, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features aggressive tempos and heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more atmospheric tracks.
Vocals are predominantly harsh and raw, with occasional melodic backing that contrasts the intensity of the instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Fade From Black 0:58
2 Heavy Lies the Crown 3:28
3 Bear Witness 2:48
4 Knife Wound 1:47
5 Come Alive 5:05
6 Night Howler 1:01
7 Crooked Path 4:47
8 Lions 4:46
9 The Equalizer 2:32
10 Night Lurker 1:12
11 Jealous God 4:41
12 Mercy 3:06
13 Night Beckons 0:16
14 Blood Avenger 3:47
15 Bloodsucker 2:22
16 [untitled] 0:25
17 Rotter 3:08

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