Released 5 years ago this October
Dear Monsters
Bad Wolves · 2021
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A powerful blend of alternative and groove metal, layered with introspective lyrics and dynamic melodies that confront personal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wildfire — With its intense energy and anthemic chorus, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse hard-hitting instrumentals with poignant lyrics about overcoming adversity.
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Comatose — This song's haunting melody paired with raw vocal delivery captures a sense of despair while simultaneously offering a glimmer of hope, showcasing lyrical complexity.
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If Tomorrow Never Comes — The reflective lyrics coupled with a melodic structure create a powerful ballad that touches on themes of mortality and regret, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively, exploring personal themes while maintaining a solid structure.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature alternating vocal styles between clean singing and harsh screams, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- Lyrically, the themes of mental health and personal struggle are woven throughout, with a notable shift in tone from aggression to reflection as the album progresses.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- emotional intensity with melodic hooks
- for reflective moments
- great for evening listening
- engaging tracks that flow smoothly
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek highly varied dynamics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 29, 2021, 'Dear Monsters' is Bad Wolves' third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'N.A.T.I.O.N.' in 2019. This album arrives after a significant lineup change, marking the first full-length work with new vocalist Daniel Laskiewicz, which illustrates the band's evolution and resilience in the face of challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Five Finger Death Punch· Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sacred Kiss 4:04
- 2 Never Be the Same 3:50
- 3 Lifeline 3:13
- 4 Wildfire 3:16
- 5 Comatose 4:03
- 6 Gone 3:40
- 7 On the Case 3:27
- 8 If Tomorrow Never Comes 3:08
- 9 Springfield Summer 4:15
- 10 House of Cards 4:19
- 11 Classical 3:33
- 12 In the Middle 4:09
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