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Immortal

For Today · 2012

37 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A relentless blend of heavy riffs and anthemic choruses that inspires fervor and determination.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fearless — This track encapsulates the album's core message of resilience against fear, featuring powerful lyrics and a driving beat that energizes listeners.
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    Immortal — As the title track, it serves as an anthem for perseverance and faith, showcasing both catchy hooks and intense instrumentation that define the band's sound.
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    Under God — This song stands out for its bold declaration of faith amidst adversity, combining poignant lyrics with a memorable chorus that invites collective sing-alongs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions with solid production but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and powerful vocals, establishing a strong opening.
  • Several songs feature breakdowns that shift the rhythm dramatically, creating dynamic contrasts within the tracks.
  • The album includes an instrumental interlude that provides a brief pause before returning to heavier material, altering the flow.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

  • short bursts of intense energy
  • anthemic choruses for group motivation
  • fervent tracks that inspire action
  • punchy songs for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, pieces
  • seek subtle, intricate soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 29, 2012, 'Immortal' is For Today's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough effort 'Breathe Alive'. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the Christian metalcore scene while expanding their reach to mainstream audiences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The King 1:29
  • 2 Fearless 3:46
  • 3 Stand Defiant 3:44
  • 4 Immortal 3:54
  • 5 The Call 1:37
  • 6 Foundation 3:47
  • 7 Open Eyes 4:06
  • 8 Under God 3:51
  • 9 Set Apart 3:36
  • 10 The Only Name 3:50
  • 11 My Confession 3:42

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