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I, the Mask

In Flames · 2019

54 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal meets alternative flair, weaving personal introspection through heavy riffs and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective energy
  • an anthemic sing-along feel
  • personal introspection through lyrics
  • for focused listening
  • cathartic release after tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'I, the Mask' was released in 2019, In Flames had undergone significant lineup changes and stylistic evolution since their 1994 debut. This album marked their return to a more melodic sound after several years of experimenting with various styles, positioning it as both a reinvention and a reaffirmation of their musical roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork· Arch Enemy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Voices 4:47
  • 2 I, the Mask 3:41
  • 3 Call My Name 3:33
  • 4 I Am Above 3:49
  • 5 Follow Me 4:55
  • 6 (This Is Our) House 4:18
  • 7 We Will Remember 4:04
  • 8 In This Life 3:52
  • 9 Burn 3:43
  • 10 Deep Inside 4:21
  • 11 All the Pain 4:29
  • 12 Stay With Me 5:16
  • 13 Not Alone 4:04

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