Gravebloom
The Acacia Strain · 2017
47 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A crushing blend of doom-laden riffs and relentless rhythms, creating an atmosphere of despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gravebloom — The title track encapsulates the album's overall mood, merging heavy instrumentation with haunting vocals that reflect the weight of despair.
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Plague Doctor — This track stands out with its punishing tempo and vivid imagery, illustrating themes of suffering and disillusionment in a gripping manner.
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Cold Gloom — As the longest track on the album, it explores an expansive soundscape that combines atmosphere with crushing heaviness, embodying the album's emotional core.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, creating a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent tempo and heaviness, while the sixth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric section.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient interludes that contrast sharply with the heavier sections, adding to the album's introspective theme.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- oppressive atmosphere for introspection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- climactic moments that demand attention
- bleak soundscapes for deep reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat energy
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart, marking wider recognition.
- Career context
- By the time 'Gravebloom' was released in 2017, The Acacia Strain had established themselves as a defining force in the metalcore genre. This album came after their 2015 effort, 'Coma Witch', and showcased their evolution towards darker themes and heavier soundscapes, solidifying their reputation among fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Converge· Norma Jean· The Red Chord
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Worthless 4:22
- 2 Plague Doctor 3:18
- 3 Bitter Pill 3:12
- 4 Big Sleep 3:19
- 5 Gravebloom 3:32
- 6 Abyssal Depths 3:51
- 7 Model Citizen 3:05
- 8 Calloused Mouth 4:10
- 9 Dark Harvest 4:02
- 10 Walled City 5:46
- 11 Cold Gloom 9:14
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