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Defy

Of Mice & Men · 2018

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore · post-hardcore

A fierce blend of heavy riffs and melodic choruses that encapsulates resilience and defiance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo resilience
  • anthemic choruses for empowerment
  • uplifting themes of defiance
  • focused listening in order

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • dislike consistent pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 19, 2018, 'Defy' is Of Mice & Men's sixth studio album, following their self-titled release in 2016. At this point, the band was navigating significant changes, including the departure of bassist and vocalist Austin Carlile, pushing them to redefine their sound and identity. The album reflects their commitment to evolve while maintaining their metalcore roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Parkway Drive· Architects· August Burns Red

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Defy 3:41
  • 2 Instincts 4:20
  • 3 Back to Me 3:18
  • 4 Sunflower 3:40
  • 5 Unbreakable 4:09
  • 6 Vertigo 4:14
  • 7 Money 3:55
  • 8 How Will You Live 3:41
  • 9 On the Inside 3:14
  • 10 Warzone 3:13
  • 11 Forever YDG'n 3:55
  • 12 If We Were Ghosts 4:12

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