Devil
Chiodos · 2014
51 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
Eclectic arrangements blend post-hardcore ferocity with melodic introspection, creating a dynamic sonic landscape that is both aggressive and reflective.
Top tracks — play these first
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We're Talking About Practice — This track encapsulates the album's blend of chaotic energy and melodic hooks, making it a quintessential representation of Chiodos' evolving sound.
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Expensive Conversations in Cheap Motels — Featuring intricate instrumentation and poignant lyrics, this song highlights the album’s thematic exploration of disillusionment and personal struggle.
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I Am Everything That’s Normal — The closing track is an ambitious nearly ten-minute journey that reflects the band's willingness to experiment with structure while delivering an emotionally charged narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- reflective moments amidst aggression
- eclectic arrangements for varied engagement
- gradual resolution through the tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Devil' marked Chiodos' return after a four-year hiatus and the first album featuring new vocalist Brandon Bolmer. It followed their critically acclaimed album 'Bone Palace Ballet' and showcased an evolution in sound as the band explored deeper emotional themes and musical complexity, signaling a new chapter in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dear Hunter· Circa Survive· Coheed and Cambria
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Under Your Halo
The bridge introduces a stark vulnerability as it shifts from assertive statements to an intimate plea for connection.
This shift transforms the narrative from bravado to desperation, emphasizing the emotional stakes within the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 U.G. Introduction 0:52
- 2 We’re Talking About Practice 3:12
- 3 Ole Fishlips Is Dead Now 4:13
- 4 Why the Munsters Matter 3:43
- 5 3 AM 3:35
- 6 Sunny Days & Hand Grenades 3:57
- 7 Duct Tape 4:58
- 8 Behvis Bullock 3:01
- 9 Looking for a Tornado 3:41
- 10 Expensive Conversations in Cheap Motels 3:22
- 11 I’m Awkward & Unusual 3:05
- 12 Under Your Halo 4:26
- 13 I Am Everything That’s Normal 9:18
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