Top tracks — play these first
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Anathema — Opening the album with intense energy, this track showcases the band's signature blend of melodic and aggressive elements, setting the tone for what follows.
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Wither — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and atmospheric sections, highlighting the band's ability to create tension and release effectively.
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Send Down Your Reign — Closing the album powerfully, this song encapsulates themes of struggle and defiance while showcasing complex arrangements that illustrate their musical evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hail Horror showcases solid metalcore elements with energetic performances but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive screams and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, common in metalcore, but they are executed with a distinct intensity.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual tapering off of energy.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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 aggression
- short bursts of intensity
- driving force for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- want melodic, soft passages
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hail Horror is Himsa's fourth studio album, released in 2006 after their previous album, courted by fans with critical acclaim. Following a lineup change, this album marked a pivotal moment as they sought to solidify their sound and fanbase in the increasingly competitive metalcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Unearth· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anathema 3:52
- 2 Sleezevil 3:25
- 3 The Destroyer 4:39
- 4 Pestilence 5:08
- 5 Wither 6:43
- 6 Wolfchild 3:59
- 7 Seminal 5:08
- 8 They Speak in Swarms 3:59
- 9 Calling in Silent 4:29
- 10 Send Down Your Reign 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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