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Death Is the Only Mortal

The Acacia Strain · 2012

45 min · 10 tracks · punk

A relentless fusion of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals that captures existential dread and anger.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • relentless intensity throughout album
  • existential themes resonate deeply
  • aggressive energy for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
  • seek immediate melodic gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Death Is the Only Mortal' was released in 2012, The Acacia Strain had established themselves as a prominent act in the metalcore scene with a growing fanbase. This album followed their acclaimed 2010 release, 'Wormwood,' and showcased a continued evolution in their sound, emphasizing heavier instrumentation and darker themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Converge· Norma Jean· The Red Chord

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Doomblade 4:17
  • 2 Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow 4:30
  • 3 Go to Sleep 4:12
  • 4 Brain Death 4:16
  • 5 The Mouth of the River 4:27
  • 6 Dust & the Helix 2:10
  • 7 Victims of the Cave 4:08
  • 8 Time & Death & God 5:47
  • 9 The Chambered Nautilus 4:29
  • 10 House of Abandon 6:58

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