Exit Wounds
The Haunted · 2014
55 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash metal riffs intertwine with relentless drumming, creating a sound that is both chaotic and meticulously crafted.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Salvation — This track exemplifies the album's blend of melodic elements with aggressive instrumentation, serving as a poignant exploration of inner conflict and redemption.
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Trend Killer — With its sharp lyrics critiquing modern culture, this track captures the band's signature blend of social commentary and high-energy performance.
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Ghost in the Machine — This song features intricate guitar work paired with haunting themes, illustrating the band's ability to marry technical prowess with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive thrash elements with melodic contrasts but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive riffs and high-energy drumming, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate melodic guitar lines that contrast with the heavy instrumentation, creating a layered sound.
- The album includes moments of tempo shifts, particularly in tracks like 'Eye of the Storm' and 'This War', which enhance the overall intensity.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- chaotic soundscapes for catharsis
- intense tracks for focused sessions
- relentless pace throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing music
- want lengthy, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 25, 2014, Exit Wounds marked The Haunted's seventh studio album, following their 2011 release Unseen. By this time, the band had undergone several lineup changes, which influenced their evolving sound and thematic depth. This album also signified a return to their thrash roots after experimenting with different styles in previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Machine Head· Darkest Hour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 317 1:31
- 2 Cutting Teeth 3:24
- 3 My Salvation 4:02
- 4 Psychonaut 3:24
- 5 Eye of the Storm 3:49
- 6 Trend Killer 3:12
- 7 Time (Will Not Heal) 3:41
- 8 All I Have 3:04
- 9 Temptation 3:17
- 10 My Enemy 1:00
- 11 Kill the Light 4:08
- 12 This War 2:28
- 13 Infiltrator 3:32
- 14 Ghost in the Machine 3:36
- 15 As the Poison Sets In 3:56
- 16 The Manifestation 4:01
- 17 Eye of the Storm (demo) 3:45
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