What makes End of Suffering by Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes notable?

End of Suffering received critical acclaim, with notable praise from outlets like Rock Sound and Kerrang!, solidifying Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes' status in the contemporary punk scene. Additionally, the album debuted at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, marking their highest charting position to date. Released as the third album from Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, End of Suffering marked a significant moment in Carter's evolution as an artist following his departure from Gallows. This album continued to build on the band's reputation for blending hardcore punk elements with more melodic sensibilities, showcasing Carter's growth both lyrically and vocally after their previous release, Modern Ruin.

How many songs are on End of Suffering?

End of Suffering has 13 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

End of Suffering

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes · 2019

46 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk

Raucous energy collides with introspective lyrics, weaving a tapestry of punk aggression and emotional vulnerability.

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Heartbreaker — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring raw vocal delivery that conveys deep personal turmoil and relationship struggles against a backdrop of driving instrumentals.
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Anxiety — In this standout song, Carter confronts mental health issues directly, using vivid imagery and intense dynamics to reflect the chaotic experience of anxiety.
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End of Suffering — The title track serves as a powerful anthem of resilience and hope, combining anthemic choruses with poignant lyrics that resonate with the struggle for self-acceptance.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craft and varied composition.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective songs.
Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from aggressive instrumentation to softer, melodic sections within the same song.
The lyrics often juxtapose personal struggles with broader societal themes, creating a narrative that unfolds across the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Why a Butterfly Can’t Love a Spider 3:40
2 Tyrant Lizard King 2:40
3 Heartbreaker 3:19
4 Crowbar 2:21
5 Love Games 3:34
6 Anxiety 3:38
7 Angel Wings 4:13
8 Supervillain 4:02
9 Latex Dreams 3:41
10 Kitty Sucker 3:44
11 Little Devil 3:14
12 End of Suffering 5:01
13 Bleed 3:44

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