Released 10 years ago
Incarnate
Killswitch Engage · 2016
43 min · 12 tracks · melodic metalcore
A fierce blend of melodic metalcore and introspective lyrics, driving home themes of resilience and personal struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alone I Stand Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Hate by Design — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive sound while addressing themes of societal conflict and personal empowerment, making it a powerful anthem for resilience.
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Cut Me Loose — With its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this track captures the essence of breaking free from emotional constraints, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Embrace the Journey... Upraised — The closing track serves as an uplifting finale, blending introspection with hopefulness, encapsulating the overall journey explored throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Incarnate balances aggressive metalcore with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the heavier verses, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The album includes interludes of atmospheric soundscapes, particularly in 'Embrace the Journey... Upraised', which provide a momentary pause from the aggression.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening experiences
- motivational and uplifting themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows vitality after the return of original vocalist Jesse Leach.
- Themes
- societal conflict· emotional constraints· personal empowerment
- Career context
- Released on March 11, 2016, Incarnate is Killswitch Engage's seventh studio album and marks their first record since the return of original vocalist Jesse Leach after a decade. Following the critical success of Disarm the Descent in 2013, this album seeks to further establish their sound while addressing themes of personal growth and emotional turmoil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- As I Lay Dying· Parkway Drive· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just Let Go
The lyrics confront toxic relationships directly, urging liberation from negativity.
This direct confrontation stands out as a pivotal turning point in the narrative, emphasizing self-empowerment amidst adversity.
Tracklist
- 1 Alone I Stand Start here 4:29
- 2 Hate by Design 3:46
- 3 Cut Me Loose 3:01
- 4 Strength of the Mind 3:46
- 5 Just Let Go 3:03
- 6 Embrace the Journey... Upraised 5:25
- 7 Quiet Distress 3:46
- 8 Until the Day 2:56
- 9 It Falls on Me 3:45
- 10 The Great Deceit 3:08
- 11 We Carry On 3:23
- 12 Ascension 3:13
What to play next
Atonement
2019
Continues the melodic metalcore sound with evolved themes and energy.
Disarm the Descent
2013
Sets the stage for 'Incarnate' with similar intensity and lyrical depth.
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