Halfway Human
Within the Ruins · 2017
51 min · 11 tracks · deathcore
A relentless blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals that pushes the boundaries of deathcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shape-Shifter — The opening track sets a dynamic tone with its intricate riffs and relentless energy, encapsulating the album's aggressive yet melodic approach.
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Death of the Rockstar — This track offers a critique of fame and its consequences, blending heavy instrumentals with thought-provoking lyrics that resonate throughout the album.
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Beautiful Agony — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed against brutal breakdowns, this song exemplifies the band's ability to balance intensity and emotional depth.
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Ataxia IV — As one of the longer tracks, it showcases extensive musical experimentation and lyrical complexity, highlighting the band's evolution in songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and varied vocal styles, but its cohesion is less consistent across tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more melodic sections.
- Guitar solos are prominent throughout, often layered over complex rhythms that shift within the same song.
- Vocals switch between deep growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast that drives the intensity of the tracks.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- relentless energy and aggression
- cathartic release of tension
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- want short, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Halfway Human is Within the Ruins' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Phenomena. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the deathcore genre while experimenting with more melodic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Fit for an Autopsy· Carnifex
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shape-Shifter 4:36
- 2 Death of the Rockstar 3:52
- 3 Beautiful Agony 4:33
- 4 Incomplete Harmony 4:28
- 5 Bittersweet 4:51
- 6 Objective Reality 4:36
- 7 Absolution 4:39
- 8 Ivory Tower 4:38
- 9 Sky Splitter 4:01
- 10 Ataxia IV 6:54
- 11 Treadstone 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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