Let the Ocean Take Me
The Amity Affliction · 2014
42 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
Melodic metalcore intertwines with emotional lyrics, creating an atmosphere of catharsis and introspection throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pittsburgh — Opening the album, this track sets an urgent tone through its heavy riffs and emotionally charged vocals, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Never Alone — This standout track combines melodic elements with heartfelt lyrics about isolation and support, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability.
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My Father’s Son — Delving into themes of familial relationships and personal identity, this track features a powerful chorus that reinforces the album's overarching emotional narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances heavy and melodic elements but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy drumming, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide a moment of reflection before returning to heavier sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 mid-tempo emotional release
- cathartic moments of reflection
- in-order listening for impact
- personal turmoil exploration
- uplifting yet introspective journey
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Let the Ocean Take Me is The Amity Affliction's fourth studio album, released in 2014. This album followed their breakthrough record, Chasing Ghosts, which had significantly raised their profile in the international metalcore scene. The band was solidifying its place within the genre, developing a distinct sound that married heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parkway Drive· The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Never Alone
The perspective shifts from despair to hope as it acknowledges support from others.
This shift in tone creates a compelling contrast within the song, emphasizing resilience and community in times of struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pittsburgh 4:48
- 2 Lost & Fading 4:31
- 3 Don’t Lean on Me 3:33
- 4 The Weigh Down 3:31
- 5 Never Alone 5:37
- 6 Death’s Hand 4:14
- 7 F.M.L 3:27
- 8 My Father’s Son 3:38
- 9 Forest Fire 3:40
- 10 Give It All 4:56
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