What makes Declaration by Red notable?

Upon release, 'Declaration' debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's continued commercial viability. The album received positive reviews from critics, many highlighting its thematic depth and sonic experimentation that pushes the boundaries of their established style. Release in April 2020 marked Red's sixth studio album, following the 2017 release of 'Gone.' By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for a powerful sound that combines alternative rock with cinematic influences, further exploring themes of struggle and resilience.

Who is Declaration for?

Declaration works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, cathartic release through intensity and themes of struggle and resilience.

How many songs are on Declaration?

Declaration has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Declaration

Red · 2020

38 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

An explosive blend of anthemic rock and introspective lyrics infused with orchestral elements and intense energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cauterize — This track exemplifies Red's signature sound through its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and explosive choruses, symbolizing the struggle to heal from pain.
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The War We Made — With its urgent message and powerful instrumentation, this song encapsulates the album’s themes of conflict and resolution, resonating strongly in contemporary times.
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From the Ashes — A poignant closer that blends vulnerability with hope, it serves as a powerful anthem about rising from adversity, making it a fitting culmination of the album's journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic rock with orchestral elements, maintaining a solid structure and emotional depth.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
Several songs incorporate orchestral arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
cathartic release through intensity
themes of struggle and resilience
for focused listening
soaring melodies with heavy riffs

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, upbeat tracks
avoid emotional confrontation

Where this album fits

Career context: Release in April 2020 marked Red's sixth studio album, following the 2017 release of 'Gone.' By this point, the band had solidified their reputation for a powerful sound that combines alternative rock with cinematic influences, further exploring themes of struggle and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors: Breaking Benjamin· Skillet· Three Days Grace