Living on Borrowed Time
Sworn Enemy · 2014
35 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A relentless barrage of riffs and rhythmic aggression, embodying the raw energy of modern metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Do or Die — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and urgent lyrics about seizing opportunities and facing challenges head-on.
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No Apologies — With its anthemic chorus and driving energy, this song encapsulates the band's ethos of unapologetic self-expression amidst adversity.
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Rise Above — The closing track delivers a powerful message of perseverance and triumph, showcasing the emotional depth that complements the album’s intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid metalcore elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond genre norms.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive tempos and heavy guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening that persists through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier moments, creating dynamic contrasts within songs.
- The album closes with a track that features a more melodic guitar line, providing a slight departure from the relentless aggression of earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release through intensity
- high-tempo tracks for motivation
- relentless rhythm for workout sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, slow-paced music
- seek intricate musical arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Living on Borrowed Time is Sworn Enemy's fifth studio album, marking their return after a five-year hiatus since 2009's Total World Domination. This release showcases their continued evolution in the metalcore genre while retaining the aggressive sound that defined their earlier work. The album reflects a period of rejuvenation for the band, as they sought to re-establish their presence in an increasingly competitive scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Shadows Fall· Unearth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do or Die 3:24
- 2 Hard Way 2:02
- 3 Broken Hope 3:24
- 4 Slipping Away 3:17
- 5 No Apologies 3:16
- 6 One Eye Open 3:34
- 7 No Mercy 3:41
- 8 Never Forget 3:24
- 9 Stand and Deliver 3:20
- 10 Nothing Changes 2:59
- 11 Rise Above 3:01
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