In Dreams
After the Burial · 2010
34 min · 8 tracks · progressive metalcore
A dense blend of intricate guitarwork and aggressive rhythms collides with melodic undertones, crafting an immersive soundscape in metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Frailty — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album, combining intricate guitar riffs with emotionally charged lyrics that resonate throughout the record.
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Pendulum — With its dynamic shifts between crushing heaviness and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band's ability to weave complex arrangements into accessible songs.
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Promises Kept — This song showcases an emotional climax in both instrumentation and lyrical content, representing the band's thematic exploration of loss and perseverance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and technical skill, solidifying After the Burial's place in metalcore.
What we noticed
- Vocal styles alternate between harsh screams and melodic singing, often within the same track, enhancing emotional contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide a breather between intense sections, affecting the overall pacing.
- The final track ends with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution after the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady mid-tempo immersive experience
- intricate guitarwork for detail seekers
- emotional intensity in each track
- journey through melodic soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Dreams marked After the Burial's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Rareform, which established their presence in the progressive metalcore scene. By 2010, the band was solidifying their style, showcasing a refined balance between heaviness and melody, further developing their technical prowess and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· Born of Osiris· The Contortionist
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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To Carry You Away
The narrative voice reflects on memories intertwined with longing and sorrow creates a poignant contrast to the heavier instrumentals.
Shifting between delicate vocal lines and intense musical passages emphasizes the internal conflict present throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Frailty 4:43
- 2 Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune Will Smile Upon You 4:44
- 3 Pendulum 4:47
- 4 Bread Crumbs & White Stones 3:38
- 5 To Carry You Away 5:33
- 6 Sleeper 3:19
- 7 Promises Kept 4:19
- 8 Encased in Ice 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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