Hourglass: The Anthology
Lamb of God · 2010
259 min · 67 tracks · metalcore · groove metal
Relentless grooves and sharp melodies intertwine, delivering a punishing yet melodious metal experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks relentless grooves for intense sessions wave-like pacing that engages
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Hourglass: The Anthology' marks Lamb of God's first comprehensive retrospective, showcasing their evolution from the underground metal scene to mainstream recognition. This collection followed their commercially successful album 'Wrath' (2009), solidifying their status as key figures in the groove metal genre.
- If you like
- metalcore, groove metal
Hourglass: The Anthology is an album by Lamb of God, released in 2010. Relentless grooves and sharp melodies intertwine, delivering a punishing yet melodious metal experience. 'Hourglass: The Anthology' is significant for its exhaustive collection of tracks spanning the band's career, highlighting their evolution while reaching No. 22 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also received critical acclaim for its production quality and comprehensive nature, serving as both an introduction for new listeners and a celebration for longtime fans. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hourglass: The Anthology sound like?
Relentless grooves and sharp melodies intertwine, delivering a punishing yet melodious metal experience. Rooted in metalcore and groove metal.
What makes Hourglass: The Anthology by Lamb of God notable?
'Hourglass: The Anthology' is significant for its exhaustive collection of tracks spanning the band's career, highlighting their evolution while reaching No. 22 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also received critical acclaim for its production quality and comprehensive nature, serving as both an introduction for new listeners and a celebration for longtime fans. Released in 2010, 'Hourglass: The Anthology' marks Lamb of God's first comprehensive retrospective, showcasing their evolution from the underground metal scene to mainstream recognition. This collection followed their commercially successful album 'Wrath' (2009), solidifying their status as key figures in the groove metal genre.
Who is Hourglass: The Anthology for?
Hourglass: The Anthology works well if you're into dynamic flow with emotional peaks, relentless grooves for intense sessions and wave-like pacing that engages.
How many songs are on Hourglass: The Anthology?
Hourglass: The Anthology has 67 tracks, running approximately 259 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Bloodletting 1:57
- 2 Dimera 2:27
- 3 Resurrection #9 5:15
- 4 Goatfish 2:23
- 5 Salivation 2:12
- 6 Lies of Autumn 4:47
- 7 Chronic Auditory Hallucination 3:53
- 8 Suffering Bastard 2:08
- 9 Buckeye 3:57
- 10 Lame 1:51
- 11 Preaching to the Converted 2:32
- 12 Departure Hymn 2:39
- 13 Duane 2:17
- 14 Ruiner 2:08
Disc 2
- 1 Black Label 4:52
- 2 A Warning 2:23
- 3 In the Absence of the Sacred 4:36
- 4 Letter to the Unborn 2:56
- 5 The Black Dahlia 3:20
- 6 Terror and Hubris in the House of Frank Pollard 5:37
- 7 The Subtle Arts of Murder and Pursuasion 4:10
- 8 Pariah 4:24
- 9 Confessional 4:01
- 10 O.D.H.G.A.B. (F. E.) 5:14
Disc 3
- 1 Ruin 3:54
- 2 As the Palaces Burn 2:26
- 3 Purified 3:10
- 4 11th Hour 3:44
- 5 For Your Malice 3:43
- 6 Boot Scraper 4:34
- 7 A Devil in God's Country 3:14
- 8 In Defense of Our Good Name 4:10
- 9 Blood Junkie 4:23
- 10 Vigil 4:43
Disc 4
- 1 Laid to Rest Standout 3:50
- 2 Hourglass 4:00
- 3 Now You've Got Something to Die For 3:39
- 4 The Faded Line 4:37
- 5 Omerta 4:45
- 6 Blood of the Scribe 4:23
- 7 One Gun 3:59
- 8 Break You 3:35
- 9 What I've Become 3:28
- 10 Ashes of the Wake 5:45
- 11 Remorse Is for the Dead 5:39
Disc 5
- 1 Walk With Me in Hell Standout 5:11
- 2 Again We Rise 4:30
- 3 Redneck Standout 3:40
- 4 Pathetic 4:31
- 5 Foot to the Throat 3:13
- 6 Descending 3:35
- 7 Black the Cursed Sun 5:28
- 8 Forgotten (Lost Angels) 3:05
- 9 Requiem 4:11
- 10 More Time to Kill 3:37
- 11 Beating on Death's Door 5:07
Disc 6
- 1 The Passing 1:58
- 2 In Your Words 5:24
- 3 Set to Fail 3:46
- 4 Contractor 3:22
- 5 Fake Messiah 4:34
- 6 Grace 3:55
- 7 Broken Hands 3:53
- 8 Dead Seeds 3:41
- 9 Everything to Nothing 3:50
- 10 Choke Sermon 3:20
- 11 Reclamation 7:05
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
259 min 5 sec
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