Eulogies
Wolves at the Gate · 2022
46 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A powerful blend of melodic metalcore and introspective lyrics, balancing aggression with moments of serene reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadows — The opening track sets an intense tone for the album with its driving rhythms and haunting melodies, immediately immersing listeners in the overarching themes.
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Peace That Starts the War — This track encapsulates the dichotomy present in the album's themes, juxtaposing heavy instrumentation with reflective lyrics that question inner conflict.
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Eulogies — The title track serves as a poignant centerpiece, blending emotional weight with a powerful vocal delivery that underscores the album’s core message about remembrance and hope.
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Stop the Bleeding — Featuring dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, this track highlights the band's skillful songwriting while addressing themes of healing and restoration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggression with introspection, featuring dynamic shifts but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half introduces more melodic and reflective passages.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and softer, atmospheric sections, creating a contrast that emphasizes lyrical themes.
- The album includes moments where vocal harmonies are layered over heavier instrumentals, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- raw emotion in every track
- introspective moments of reflection
- urgent pacing for catharsis
- dynamic shifts keep attention
- powerful themes of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighter, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 11, 2022, 'Eulogies' is Wolves at the Gate's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Darkness Is a Light' from 2019. At this stage in their career, the band solidified their place within the Christian metal scene while also exploring deeper personal and thematic content throughout their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· The Devil Wears Prada· Fit for a King
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Embracing Accusation
The verse shifts perspectives to confront personal guilt directly, creating an impactful moment of vulnerability.
This direct confrontation adds depth to the narrative, allowing listeners to engage with themes of accountability and self-reflection more intimately.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shadows 3:23
- 2 Peace That Starts the War 2:48
- 3 Kiss the Wave 3:49
- 4 Lights & Fire 3:31
- 5 Eulogies 3:32
- 6 Weight of Glory 2:47
- 7 Deadweight 3:48
- 8 No Tomorrow 3:24
- 9 Stop the Bleeding 3:48
- 10 White Flag 2:45
- 11 Out of Sight 3:26
- 12 Embracing Accusation 4:16
- 13 Silent Anthem 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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