Released 14 years ago this October
Honor Found in Decay
Neurosis · 2012
60 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk
A sprawling journey through heavy textures and haunting melodies that fuse post-metal with a visceral sense of urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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We All Rage in Gold — Opening with an intense build-up, this track sets the tone for the album with its blend of aggression and introspection, encapsulating Neurosis's thematic explorations.
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My Heart for Deliverance — This track showcases an expansive structure, intertwining melodic passages with crushing riffs, embodying the emotional depth and complexity that Neurosis is known for.
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Raise the Dawn — Closing the album, this track offers a reflective yet powerful resolution, merging ethereal soundscapes with a climactic intensity that underscores the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production, with a distinctive sound that blends post-metal and hardcore punk.
What we noticed
- The album features long, sprawling tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and dynamic shifts.
- Each song incorporates layered instrumentation, blending heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric elements and haunting vocals.
- The pacing varies significantly; some tracks maintain a relentless intensity while others slow down to create moments of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- wave-like pacing with urgency
- cathartic release through heaviness
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- exploratory listening for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 30, 2012, 'Honor Found in Decay' marked Neurosis's ninth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Given to the Rising' from 2007. The band continued to evolve their sound by further integrating atmospheric elements while maintaining their signature heaviness, showcasing a maturation of their craft after over two decades in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isis· Cult of Luna· Mastodon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We All Rage in Gold 6:36
- 2 At the Well 10:21
- 3 My Heart for Deliverance 11:40
- 4 Bleeding the Pigs 7:20
- 5 Casting of the Ages 10:03
- 6 All Is Found… in Time 8:30
- 7 Raise the Dawn 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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