Dogma
Crown the Empire · 2023
33 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
An explosive blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, delivering raw emotion through intricate instrumentation and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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DOGMA — Opening with aggressive riffs and commanding vocals, the title track sets a confrontational tone that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of defiance and self-identity.
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Black Sheep — This track stands out with its catchy chorus and introspective lyrics about feeling alienated, resonating deeply with listeners who have experienced social outcasting.
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Paranoid — With its frenetic energy and candid exploration of mental health struggles, this song reflects a raw vulnerability that adds depth to the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic instrumentation with varied vocal styles, creating a compelling but familiar metalcore experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features heavy guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements and atmospheric interludes, which provide texture and depth to the overall sound.
- The final track features a gradual build-up that culminates in an explosive climax, leaving a lasting impression.
- 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
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
- explosive bursts of raw energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- intense emotional catharsis moments
- high-energy sing-along sections
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, pieces
- want mellow, relaxing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 28, 2023, 'Dogma' is Crown the Empire's fourth studio album, following their 2019 effort 'Sudden Sky.' At this point in their career, the band has evolved their sound while addressing themes of personal conflict and societal issues, showcasing a more mature lyrical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans· The Word Alive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 DOGMA 2:46
- 2 Black Sheep 3:52
- 3 Modified 3:46
- 4 Paranoid 2:55
- 5 In Another Life 3:45
- 6 Superstar 3:08
- 7 Dancing With the Dead 2:50
- 8 Immortalize 3:35
- 9 Someone Else 2:55
- 10 Labyrinth 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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