Day of Mourning
Despised Icon · 2009
35 min · 10 tracks · deathcore
A relentless fusion of guttural riffs and chaotic breakdowns paired with haunting melodies creates a visceral auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Day of Mourning — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and despair, delivered through a powerful mix of guttural vocals and intricate instrumentation that exemplifies the band's signature style.
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Eulogy — This track features an expertly crafted balance between melodic elements and intense breakdowns, showcasing the band's ability to convey emotion amidst chaos.
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Made of Glass — With its poignant lyrics reflecting vulnerability, this song stands out for its more introspective approach compared to the rest of the album's aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive riffs with melodic elements, maintaining a cohesive yet intense listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features rapid drumming and dual vocal styles, establishing its aggressive tone immediately.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic interludes between intense breakdowns, creating a contrast that enhances the heaviness of the surrounding sections.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual increase in tempo and intensity, culminating in a chaotic finale that leaves the listener with a sense of urgency.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless intensity throughout listening
- short bursts of aggression
- cathartic release for frustration
- engaging with intricate musicianship
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Despised Icon released 'Day of Mourning' in 2009, they were already an established force in the deathcore scene, following their critically acclaimed 2007 album 'The Ills of Modern Man.' This album marked a significant return after a two-year hiatus, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining the intensity that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Carnifex· Whitechapel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Les temps changent 3:28
- 2 Day of Mourning 3:02
- 3 MVP 3:25
- 4 All for Nothing 3:14
- 5 Eulogy 3:29
- 6 Made of Glass 3:17
- 7 Black Lungs 3:02
- 8 Diva of Disgust 3:26
- 9 Entre le bien et le mal 3:57
- 10 Sleepless 4:47
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