From Birth to Burial
10 Years · 2015
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A brooding blend of alternative metal riffs and introspective lyrics explore themes of existence and mortality.
Top tracks — play these first
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From Birth to Burial Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of life and death, featuring a dynamic range that shifts from melodic verses to powerful choruses.
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Selling Skeletons — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, addressing the struggle against personal demons and societal expectations.
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The River — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this song delves into themes of loss and redemption, making it one of the emotional highlights of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective lyrics but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in 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
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 reflective flow
- haunting atmosphere for introspection
- themes of mortality and existence
- thoughtful listening during solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a period of artistic exploration with a distinct sound shift.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, From Birth to Burial is the fifth studio album by 10 Years, marking a period of artistic exploration following their commercial success with the album Minus the Machine in 2012. The band aimed to push their sound further while maintaining their signature style, reflecting on deeper existential themes as they navigated changes in the music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Red Sun Rising
Tracklist
- 1 From Birth to Burial Start here 4:12
- 2 Selling Skeletons 3:15
- 3 Vertigo 3:38
- 4 Triggers and Tripwires 3:21
- 5 Luna 3:24
- 6 Crimson Kiss 3:14
- 7 The River 4:10
- 8 Ashes 3:19
- 9 Survivors? 4:05
- 10 Miscellanea 3:26
- 11 Moisture Residue 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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