Divide the Blackened Sky
The Veer Union · 2012
32 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A relentless barrage of hard rock riffs paired with emotionally charged lyrics, echoing themes of resilience and struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Borderline — The opening track sets an urgent tone with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics about personal struggle, making it an immediate standout.
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Divide the Blackened Sky — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending heavy guitar work with a soaring chorus that reflects on overcoming adversity.
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Live Another Day — This track combines catchy melodies with a message of perseverance, showcasing the band's ability to deliver both lyrical depth and musical energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hard rock with emotional depth but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tempos.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal harmonies that emphasize emotional lyrics, particularly in the choruses, creating a contrast between heavy instrumentation and lyrical vulnerability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- cathartic anthems for resilience
- energizing tracks for motivation
- focused listening during workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, Divide the Blackened Sky was The Veer Union's third studio album, following their 2009 album, Against the Grain. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition within the hard rock scene after supporting tours and radio play.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red Sun Rising· Starset· Breaking Benjamin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Borderline 2:43
- 2 Bitter End 3:39
- 3 I Will Remain 2:52
- 4 Buried in the Ground 2:24
- 5 Inside Our Scars 3:30
- 6 Live Another Day 3:15
- 7 Divide the Blackened Sky 3:29
- 8 Silent Gun 3:09
- 9 Last Days of Life 3:26
- 10 Stolen 3:35
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