Get Damned
The Agony Scene · 2007
36 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless assault of melodic riffs and guttural vocals, weaving through themes of despair and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Barnburner — Opening with blistering energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its infectious riffs and intense vocal delivery.
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Predation — Featuring intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this track exemplifies the band's blend of death metal influences.
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Deliverance — This song showcases a more introspective side of the band, balancing heavy instrumentation with reflective lyrics that delve into themes of struggle.
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Will to Bleed — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this track highlights the band's ability to create memorable hooks within a brutal soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggression with melody, showcasing strong contrasts in vocals and instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive drumming and intricate guitar work, while the second half shifts to a more melodic approach.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
- for angry drive
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- need lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, Get Damned was The Agony Scene's third studio album, following their self-titled effort in 2005. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the metalcore scene, but faced challenges as they sought to refine their sound and expand their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- All Shall Perish· As I Lay Dying· The Black Dahlia Murder
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dances With Devils
The narrator confronts inner demons directly, creating a vivid tension between personal struggle and external chaos.
This direct confrontation serves as a narrative pivot, illustrating a shift from passive observation to active engagement with one's fears.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barnburner 3:05
- 2 Predation 3:27
- 3 Dances With Devils 3:02
- 4 Adversary 3:28
- 5 White Nights 4:15
- 6 Rapture 3:21
- 7 Deliverance 2:46
- 8 Rattle Me Bones 2:29
- 9 The Opposition 3:03
- 10 Will to Bleed 3:08
- 11 Old Scratch 4:29
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