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Released 10 years ago

Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Bring Me the Horizon · 2016

258 min · 17 tracks · pop rock

A powerful blend of metalcore anthems and atmospheric interludes captured in a grand concert setting, showcasing the band's dynamic range.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Doomed Start here — Opening with intense energy, this track sets the tone for the concert, blending aggressive riffs with poignant lyrics about despair.
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    Can You Feel My Heart — The emotional depth of this song resonates strongly with fans, showcasing a more melodic side of the band while maintaining their signature intensity.
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    Drown — A fan favorite that encapsulates vulnerability within heavy instrumentation, its live rendition amplifies its cathartic qualities and audience connection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The live setting enhances their dynamic range but lacks a cohesive narrative across tracks.

What we noticed

  • Each song transitions smoothly into the next, often using crowd interactions to maintain momentum and engagement throughout the performance.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • cathartic release with friends
  • explosive energy for live settings
  • dynamic performance with waves
  • sing-along anthems in crowd
  • immersive experience across two halves

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek calm, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Captured the band's rise, debuting at No. 1 and showcasing their expanded sound.
Themes
Royal Albert Hall spectacle· cathartic crowd connection
Career context
By 2016, Bring Me the Horizon had transitioned from their deathcore roots to a more expansive sound, evidenced by their earlier album, 'That's the Spirit' (2015). This live album captures their performance at the Royal Albert Hall amidst this artistic evolution, marking a significant moment in their career as they embraced larger venues and diverse musical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Doomed Start here 7:24
  • 2 Happy Song 4:43
  • 3 Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake 5:09
  • 4 Avalanche 5:29
  • 5 It Never Ends 6:07
  • 6 Sleepwalking 4:57
  • 7 Empire (Let Them Sing) 4:14
  • 8 Throne 4:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Shadow Moses 5:09
  • 2 True Friends 6:15
  • 3 Follow You 3:54
  • 4 Can You Feel My Heart 6:00
  • 5 Antivist 4:32
  • 6 Drown 7:09
  • 7 Oh No 8:26

Disc 5

  • 1 Live at the Royal Albert Hall Film 1:30:40
  • 2 Live at the Royal Albert Hall Concert 1:24:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata