Hellbound
Fit for an Autopsy · 2013
37 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A relentless blend of heavy riffs and raw emotion captures the essence of despair and societal critique.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Great Gift of the World — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its combination of crushing riffs and introspective lyrics about the human condition, illustrating both fragility and strength.
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Still We Destroy — The track showcases relentless energy and aggression, addressing themes of destruction and resilience that resonate deeply within the band's overall message.
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Thank You Budd Dwyer — This song's narrative reflects on political disillusionment and personal sacrifice, using historical references to critique societal issues while maintaining a visceral sound.
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There Is Nothing Here Worth Keeping — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed against heavy instrumentation, this track captures a sense of hopelessness that permeates through much of the album’s thematic landscape.
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 varied vocal styles, effectively conveying its themes but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive tempos and heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals alternate between guttural screams and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic shifts, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for release
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic exploration of despair
- angry anthems for frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, calm sounds
- seek lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 10, 2013, Hellbound is Fit for an Autopsy's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2011. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the heavy music scene, building on their sound and lyrical themes to convey a darker narrative.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Whitechapel· The Black Dahlia Murder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Gift of the World 5:10
- 2 Still We Destroy 3:25
- 3 Thank You Budd Dwyer 2:51
- 4 Do You See Him 3:24
- 5 Tremors 3:59
- 6 Dead in the Dirt 3:27
- 7 There Is Nothing Here Worth Keeping 3:52
- 8 Mother of the Year 2:58
- 9 Children of the Corn Syrup 3:16
- 10 The Travelers 4:40
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