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Released 20 years ago

In My Blood

Breed 77 · 2006

45 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal

A fusion of heavy riffs and melodic Latin influences creates a uniquely atmospheric soundscape throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Remember That Day — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound, combining powerful guitar riffs with emotive lyrics that reflect on nostalgia and personal growth.
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    Libertad — A standout anthem that showcases the band's unique blend of heavy music with Spanish lyrical themes, underscoring their cultural roots.
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    Petroleo (You Will Be King) — The opening track sets a dramatic tone for the album with its driving rhythms and evocative lyrics, establishing a thematic connection with power and ambition.

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 heavy riffs with melodic influences, creating a unique sound that stands out within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs intertwined with flamenco-inspired melodies, establishing a distinct sound early on.
  • Several songs incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, with softer verses leading into explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Remember That Day'.
  • The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, creating a sense of resolution after the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • vibrant energy for active moments
  • cathartic release with heavy riffs
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • emotional highs and lows
  • engaging melodies for group listening

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced reflective experiences
  • single track listeners

Where this album fits

Career context
In My Blood marks Breed 77's fourth studio album, following their 2005 release, Cultura. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its identity by blending alternative metal with flamenco elements, showcasing their diverse musical influences and evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Ill Niño· Sepultura· Korn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Petroleo (You Will Be King) 3:56
  • 2 Empty Words 4:27
  • 3 Viento Del Levante 0:50
  • 4 Blind 4:07
  • 5 Remember That Day 4:41
  • 6 Look at Me Now 4:30
  • 7 So You Know 4:48
  • 8 The Game 3:08
  • 9 Alive 3:31
  • 10 Libertad 5:58
  • 11 Tears 5:28

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