Released 10 years ago
Dig Deep
After the Burial · 2016
39 min · 9 tracks · progressive metalcore
A relentless blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms creates a sonic landscape that’s both haunting and vibrant.
Top tracks — play these first
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Collapse — The opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its dynamic shifts and intricate melodic lines, immediately showcasing the band’s technical prowess.
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Lost in the Static — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of heaviness and melody, featuring a soaring chorus that contrasts sharply with its aggressive verses.
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Heavy Lies the Ground — With its thematic exploration of struggle and resilience, this track delivers an emotionally charged experience accentuated by complex instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines technical skill with emotional moments, though it follows established genre conventions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- The last two tracks incorporate atmospheric elements, creating a contrast to the aggressive sound of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- intense headphone detail hunting
- haunting yet vibrant atmosphere
- immersive journey through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike consistent pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 19, 2016, 'Dig Deep' is After the Burial's fifth studio album and marks their first release after signing with Sumerian Records. The album came three years after 'Wolves Within,' reflecting the band’s evolution in sound and production approach during a period of personal and lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· Born of Osiris· The Contortionist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Collapse 4:13
- 2 Lost in the Static 4:35
- 3 Mire 4:26
- 4 Deluge 4:27
- 5 Laurentian Ghosts 5:04
- 6 Heavy Lies the Ground 4:49
- 7 Catacombs 4:26
- 8 The Endless March 3:40
- 9 Sway of the Break 3:26
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