Finding God Before God Finds Me
Bad Omens · 2019
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
An emotionally charged blend of metalcore and alternative influences, layered with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Running in Circles — This track exemplifies the album's emotional intensity, combining haunting melodies with powerful vocal delivery that encapsulates feelings of confusion and despair.
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Mercy — With its expansive soundscape and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a centerpiece of vulnerability and reflection, highlighting the band's growth in songwriting.
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The Hell I Overcame — This track features raw storytelling about overcoming adversity, resonating deeply with listeners through its relatable themes and impactful musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- Several songs incorporate electronic elements and layered vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic contrast within the metalcore framework.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of personal struggle and self-reflection, often using metaphorical language that invites deeper analysis.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- themes of self-discovery
- intense emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat instant gratification
- avoid introspective lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Finding God Before God Finds Me marks Bad Omens' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2016. The band was gaining momentum within the metalcore scene, leveraging a growing fanbase and critical acclaim for their unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bring Me the Horizon· Architects· Motionless in White
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kingdom of Cards 4:22
- 2 Running in Circles 3:56
- 3 Careful What You Wish For 4:32
- 4 The Hell I Overcame 3:34
- 5 Dethrone 3:29
- 6 Blood 3:51
- 7 Mercy 5:17
- 8 Said & Done 3:24
- 9 Burning Out 4:25
- 10 If I'm There 5:22
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