Deceiver
The Word Alive · 2010
41 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A blend of aggressive metalcore and melodic hooks creates a chaotic yet captivating soundscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Hounds of Anubis — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate guitar work and intense vocals, establishing the album's thematic focus on struggle and perseverance.
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Epiphany — With its reflective lyrics and soaring chorus, this track captures a moment of clarity amidst chaos, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with melodic elements.
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Like Father Like Son — This track stands out for its personal narrative and emotional delivery, connecting themes of familial relationships with powerful instrumentation that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive elements with melodic hooks but remains within familiar metalcore structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- Melodic choruses are interspersed with heavy breakdowns, creating a contrast that defines the sound across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2010, 'Deceiver' was The Word Alive's debut studio album following their earlier EPs. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the metalcore scene, seeking to carve out a niche amidst emerging competition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans· The Amity Affliction
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Know Who You Are
In the bridge, the perspective shifts to directly addressing someone who embodies betrayal, creating an intimate confrontation within the song.
This direct address breaks from the reflective tone of earlier verses, emphasizing intensity and personal stakes that drive the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Hounds of Anubis 4:13
- 2 Epiphany 4:02
- 3 The Wretched 4:05
- 4 Consider It Mutual 5:01
- 5 2012 3:01
- 6 Dream Catcher 3:24
- 7 Like Father Like Son 4:43
- 8 Battle Royale 3:55
- 9 You're All I See 3:50
- 10 You Know Who You Are 5:35
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