What makes Jekyll and Hyde by Five Finger Death Punch notable?

The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating its strong commercial performance. It also received a mixed to positive critical reception, highlighting the band's ability to blend aggressive metal with melodic elements, which has influenced a wave of alternative metal acts that followed. By the time 'Jekyll and Hyde' was released in early 2015, Five Finger Death Punch had established themselves as major players in the metal scene with their fourth studio album. Following the success of their previous record, 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 2', this album further solidified their commercial appeal and showcased their evolving sound.

How many songs are on Jekyll and Hyde?

Jekyll and Hyde has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Jekyll and Hyde

Five Finger Death Punch · 2015

3 min · 1 track · alternative metal

A dynamic clash of hard-hitting grooves and introspective melodies, reflecting the duality of its title character.

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Jekyll and Hyde — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of inner conflict, blending heavy riffs with reflective lyrics that explore the struggle between dual identities.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

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Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The track showcases solid composition and craft but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The track features a dynamic contrast between heavy guitar riffs and melodic choruses, alternating between aggressive verses and more subdued sections.
The song employs a call-and-response structure in the chorus, enhancing its anthemic quality.
There is a noticeable shift in tempo during the bridge, which introduces a breakdown before returning to the main riff.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single reflects the band's established reputation and commercial success.
Themes: inner conflict· dual identities· metal catharsis
Career context: By the time 'Jekyll and Hyde' was released in early 2015, Five Finger Death Punch had established themselves as major players in the metal scene with their fourth studio album. Following the success of their previous record, 'The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 2', this album further solidified their commercial appeal and showcased their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Trivium· Killswitch Engage· Bullet for My Valentine