Evergreen
After the Burial · 2019
40 min · 9 tracks · progressive metalcore
Dynamic riffs and intricate rhythms intertwine with atmospheric melodies, creating a compelling progressive metalcore experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Behold the Crown — The opening track sets the tone with aggressive instrumentation and intricate guitar work, establishing the album's thematic exploration of personal struggle and resilience.
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In Flux — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with melodic elements, creating an emotional crescendo that resonates throughout the album.
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Respire — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts between heaviness and melody, this song encapsulates the band's lyrical depth while showcasing their technical prowess.
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A Pulse Exchange — The closing track offers a reflective conclusion to the album, combining haunting melodies with powerful instrumentation that leaves a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and polished production, balancing heaviness with atmospheric elements.
What we noticed
- The final track features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo progression
- dynamic riffs with intricate rhythms
- atmospheric melodies for immersion
- engaging full-album experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Evergreen marks After the Burial's fifth studio album, arriving four years after their previous release, Dig Deep. This album showcases the band's evolution in sound, featuring a more polished production while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· Born of Osiris· The Contortionist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Behold the Crown 4:34
- 2 Exit, Exist 3:54
- 3 11/26 5:08
- 4 In Flux 6:04
- 5 Respire 4:39
- 6 Quicksand 4:14
- 7 The Great Repeat 3:34
- 8 To Challenge Existence 3:33
- 9 A Pulse Exchange 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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