It's Nothing Personal
Bury Your Dead · 2009
48 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A relentless barrage of metalcore aggression intertwined with poignant melodies and raw, emotional lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Without You — This track stands out for its powerful juxtaposition of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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The Great Demonizer — With its driving rhythm and aggressive vocal delivery, this song captures the band's signature sound while addressing themes of inner conflict.
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Lion's Den — The intensity of this track showcases the band's dynamic range, blending ferocity with a memorable chorus that emphasizes their melodic sensibilities.
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Legacy of Ashes — This closing track delivers an emotional punch, combining heavy instrumentals with reflective lyrics that resonate with listeners long after the album ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggression with melody but doesn't fully stand out in the crowded metalcore genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and intense drumming, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that are characteristic of metalcore, providing moments of rhythmic intensity followed by melodic interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless emotional intensity
- poignant melodies amidst aggression
- cathartic moments of release
- short bursts of raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic calmness
- seek soft, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, It's Nothing Personal is Bury Your Dead's fifth studio album, marking a significant moment following their 2005 album, Beauty and the Breakdown. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound, blending heavier elements with more melodic structures, showcasing a maturation in both songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Unearth· All That Remains
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Without You
The verse shifts from vulnerability to a fierce declaration of independence as it confronts loss and longing.
This transition between emotional surrender and assertive strength highlights the complexity of relationships while showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurting Not Helping 4:10
- 2 Without You 4:38
- 3 Broken Body 4:30
- 4 The Great Demonizer 3:48
- 5 Dead End Lovesong 4:43
- 6 Swan Song 4:00
- 7 Lakota 3:02
- 8 The Forgotten 4:21
- 9 Lion's Den 4:29
- 10 Legacy of Ashes 4:28
- 11 Closed Eyes 4:51
- 12 Enough 1:33
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