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.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, signaling its strong commercial performance. Additionally, it demonstrated As I Lay Dying's influence on the metalcore genre, particularly through their innovative blending of styles and approaches to remixing their own songs.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with intense peaks short bursts of high energy remixed tracks for fresh perspective
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paralyzed Standout 3:04
- 2 From Shapeless to Breakable 2:44
- 3 Moving Forward 3:42
- 4 War Ensemble Standout 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) Standout 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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