What makes Death Dealers by Adept notable?

'Death Dealers' received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, marking a significant step for Adept as they gained traction within the European metalcore scene. The album's energetic tracks and engaging lyrics helped it resonate with a growing audience, contributing to its strong chart performance in Sweden. Released in 2011, 'Death Dealers' is Adept's third studio album, following their 2009 release 'Another Year of Disaster'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the hardcore punk scene, building on the momentum from previous albums while expanding their sound into more melodic territories.

How many songs are on Death Dealers?

Death Dealers has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Death Dealers

Adept · 2011

42 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

Adept blends aggressive hardcore punk with melodic undertones, creating an intense and dynamic sonic experience.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
No Guts, No Glory — This track encapsulates the album's fierce energy with its relentless pace and empowering message about perseverance and resilience.
→
The Lost Boys — Combining catchy melodies with heavy instrumentation, this song highlights Adept's ability to blend hardcore intensity with accessible hooks that appeal to a wider audience.
→
If I'm a Failure, You're a Tragedy — This track features introspective lyrics that explore themes of disappointment and self-reflection, showcasing a darker lyrical depth amidst the aggressive sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic hardcore punk with melodic undertones, balancing aggression and melody effectively.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied dynamics.
Several tracks feature dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, which adds depth to the overall sound.
The album includes breakdowns that are strategically placed to enhance intensity, particularly in tracks like 'No Guts, No Glory' and 'Death Dealers'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
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 First Round, First Minute 3:49
2 The Lost Boys 3:59
3 No Guts, No Glory 3:34
4 This Could Be Home 3:41
5 At World's End 4:22
6 By the Wrath of Akakabuto 0:49
7 If I'm a Failure, You're a Tragedy 3:02
8 Hope 2:48
9 Death Dealers 3:23
10 The Ivory Tower 3:05
11 From the Depths of Hell 3:56
12 This Ends Tonight 6:17

What to play next

Listen next

Silence the World

2013

Go back to

Another Year of Disaster

2009

Full Adept discography Artists like Adept

hardcore punk

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata