What makes Imprint by Vision of Disorder notable?

The album received positive reviews and showcased Vision of Disorder's ability to blend heavy grooves with melodic elements, influencing the emerging metalcore genre. It helped them gain significant traction, culminating in tours with major acts and contributing to the underground metal movement of the late 90s. Imprint was Vision of Disorder's third studio album, released in 1998 as they were solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene. Following their self-titled debut and the successful 'Still', this album marked a critical point where they aimed to refine their sound while maintaining their hardcore roots.

How many songs are on Imprint?

Imprint has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Imprint

Vision of Disorder · 1998

43 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones that captures the raw energy of late 90s metalcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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What You Are — Opening with a powerful riff, this track sets a relentless pace while introducing themes of identity and struggle that resonate throughout the album.
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Twelve Steps to Nothing — This track features a compelling juxtaposition of intense verses and an anthemic chorus, showcasing the band's dynamic range and lyrical depth.
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Colorblind — Clocking in at over six minutes, this track explores themes of perception and alienation through its intricate structure and shifting dynamics.
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Locust of the Dead Earth — This song's aggressive instrumentation paired with introspective lyrics encapsulates the album's balance between heaviness and vulnerability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable drop in tempo and heaviness, providing a contrasting exhale to the preceding aggression.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 What You Are 3:34
2 Twelve Steps to Nothing 3:41
3 Landslide 3:28
4 By the River 3:36
5 Imprint 3:44
6 Colorblind 6:08
7 Rebirth of Tragedy 3:57
8 Locust of the Dead Earth 3:28
9 Up in You 3:24
10 Clone 4:10
11 Jada Bloom 4:18

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