Kill the Flaw
Sevendust · 2015
46 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A raw blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics creates an emotional landscape that defines Sevendust's sonic evolution.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thank You Start here — This opening track establishes the album's reflective tone with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with gratitude, setting a strong emotional foundation for what follows.
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Death Dance — With its aggressive instrumentation and intense vocal delivery, this track encapsulates the struggle between despair and resilience, showcasing Sevendust's signature sound.
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Cease and Desist — This standout track combines heavy grooves with a powerful message about standing up against negativity, highlighting the band's ability to blend aggression with meaningful content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances heavy riffs with introspective moments but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track shifts to a slower, more melodic approach.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts between heavy instrumentation and softer, introspective verses, creating a contrast in emotional delivery.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- emotional intensity in each track
- mid-tempo flow for introspection
- dynamic contrasts throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek purely lighthearted vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a brief hiatus, maintaining commercial presence.
- Themes
- personal struggle· aggressive resilience· mid-life reflection
- Career context
- Released in early 2015, Kill the Flaw is Sevendust's sixth studio album, following a brief hiatus after their 2013 release, Black Out the Sun. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy in the alternative metal scene while experimenting with more personal lyrical themes.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Not Today
The chorus shifts from a confrontation of inner demons to an affirmation of perseverance, marking a pivotal moment in the song's narrative arc.
This shift not only emphasizes defiance but also showcases a structural transformation that reflects personal growth throughout the album.
Tracklist
- 1 Thank You Start here 4:27
- 2 Death Dance 3:39
- 3 Forget 4:16
- 4 Letters 3:51
- 5 Cease and Desist 4:51
- 6 Not Today 4:43
- 7 Chop 4:10
- 8 Kill the Flaw 3:52
- 9 Silly Beast 4:43
- 10 Peace and Destruction 4:18
- 11 Torched 3:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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