Decas cover

Decas

As I Lay Dying · 2011

38 min · 12 tracks · metalcore

A collection of metalcore intensity interspersed with electronic reimaginings and blistering covers that showcase the band's raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with intense peaks
  • short bursts of high energy
  • remixed tracks for fresh perspective
  • an album for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive experiences
  • seek laid-back background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as a compilation album, 'Decas' arrived during As I Lay Dying's commercial peak following their successful album 'The Powerless Rise' in 2009. This project featured re-recordings, remixes, and new material, marking a celebratory moment for the band as they reflected on their evolution in the metalcore scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Paralyzed 3:04
  • 2 From Shapeless to Breakable 2:44
  • 3 Moving Forward 3:42
  • 4 War Ensemble 4:50
  • 5 Hellion 0:44
  • 6 Electric Eye 3:45
  • 7 Coffee Mug 0:40
  • 8 Beneath the Encasing of Ashes (re-recorded medley) 3:57
  • 9 The Blinding of False Light (Innerpartysystem remix) 4:18
  • 10 Wrath Upon Ourselves (Benjamin Weinman remix) 2:25
  • 11 Confined (Kelly "Carnage" Cairns remix) 3:51
  • 12 Elegy (Big Chocolate remix) 4:20

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