Released 5 years ago this October
Kin
Whitechapel · 2021
47 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A haunting exploration of familial bonds intertwined with brutal riffs and melodic passages that define the band's evolution.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Will Find You — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blend of aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics about loss and searching for connection.
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Lost Boy — A standout moment that combines melodic guitar lines with lyrical vulnerability, capturing the essence of feeling abandoned and yearning for acceptance.
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Orphan — This track features an emotional narrative that dives deep into themes of isolation and identity, showcasing a softer side of the band's writing approach.
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Kin — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's overarching themes of family and belonging, merging heavy riffs with poignant melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting reflections on family ties
- brutal riffs with melodic contrast
- emotional exploration of loss
- immersive storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek lighthearted, carefree themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kin marks Whitechapel's seventh studio album, released after their 2019 album The Valley. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity beyond deathcore, incorporating more melodic elements and personal themes into their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carnifex· Thy Art Is Murder· Fit for an Autopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Will Find You 4:55
- 2 Lost Boy 3:58
- 3 A Bloodsoaked Symphony 4:28
- 4 Anticure 5:36
- 5 The Ones That Made Us 4:10
- 6 History Is Silent 4:54
- 7 To the Wolves 3:53
- 8 Orphan 4:41
- 9 Without You 1:00
- 10 Without Us 4:37
- 11 Kin 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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