In Waves
Trivium · 2011
152 min · 33 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal
Dynamic riffs and soaring melodies collide with dark, introspective lyrics throughout this heavy metal exploration.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2011, 'In Waves' marked Trivium's fifth studio album following their critically acclaimed 'Shogun' (2008). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while dealing with lineup changes and experimenting with production techniques to enhance their melodic elements.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal
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In Waves is an album by Trivium, released in 2011. Dynamic riffs and soaring melodies collide with dark, introspective lyrics throughout this heavy metal exploration. 'In Waves' debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the title track. The album was praised for its blend of aggression and melody, influencing numerous metalcore bands and contributing to the revitalization of heavy metal in the early 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In Waves sound like?
Dynamic riffs and soaring melodies collide with dark, introspective lyrics throughout this heavy metal exploration. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal. Start with "In Waves".
Is In Waves a good place to start with Trivium?
Yes, In Waves is recommended as a starting point for new Trivium listeners. Dynamic riffs and soaring melodies collide with dark, introspective lyrics throughout this heavy metal exploration. Released on January 1, 2011, 'In Waves' marked Trivium's fifth studio album following their critically acclaimed 'Shogun' (2008). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while dealing with lineup changes and experimenting with production techniques to enhance their melodic elements.
Who is In Waves for?
In Waves works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing throughout.
How many songs are on In Waves?
In Waves has 33 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Capsizing the Sea 1:30
- 2 In Waves Start here 5:02
- 3 Inception of the End 3:48
- 4 Dusk Dismantled 3:47
- 5 Watch the World Burn Standout 4:53
- 6 Black 3:27
- 7 A Skyline's Severance 4:52
- 8 Ensnare the Sun 1:22
- 9 Built to Fall Standout 3:08
- 10 Caustic Are the Ties That Bind 5:34
- 11 Forsake Not the Dream 5:20
- 12 Drowning in Slow Motion 4:29
- 13 A Grey So Dark 2:41
- 14 Chaos Reigns 4:07
- 15 Of All These Yesterdays 4:21
- 16 Leaving This World Behind 1:37
- 17 Shattering the Skies Above 4:42
- 18 Slave New World 2:58
Disc 2
- 1 In Waves (live, Chapman Studios) 4:48
- 2 Black (live, Chapman Studios) 3:28
- 3 Built to Fall (live, Chapman Studios) 3:13
- 4 Watch the World Burn (live, Chapman Studios) 4:45
- 5 The Deceived (live, Chapman Studios) 5:04
- 6 Suffocating Sight (live, Chapman Studios) 3:51
- 7 Down from the Sky (live, Chapman Studios) 5:20
- 8 Ember to Inferno (live, Chapman Studios) 4:40
- 9 Drums 10:26
- 10 Guitar Tone 5:55
- 11 Rhythm Guitar 4:12
- 12 Bass 4:15
- 13 Lead Guitar 4:53
- 14 Vocals 11:59
- 15 In Waves Start here 7:36
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
152 min 11 sec
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