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Man's Ruin Revisited

The Black League · 2004

44 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal

A gritty blend of heavy metal and deathrock, infused with dark humor and raw energy throughout its tracks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cold Women and Warm Beer — This track embodies the album's signature sound with its driving rhythm and clever lyrics that juxtapose vulnerability and bravado.
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    Ain’t No Friend o’ Mine — With its catchy chorus and infectious guitar riffs, this song highlights the band’s ability to blend melodic hooks with heavier instrumentation.
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    Better Angels (Of Our Nature) — The longest track on the album, it showcases complex arrangements and darker lyrical themes, making it a standout piece that encapsulates the band's depth.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Lost in the Shadows, I Walk Alone

    The narrative shifts from introspection to an almost defiant stance against loneliness, culminating in a powerful declaration of independence.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Old World Monkey 3:17
  • 2 Alive & Dead 3:16
  • 3 Cold Women and Warm Beer 4:40
  • 4 Hot Wheels 2:41
  • 5 Black Water Forever 3:53
  • 6 Lost in the Shadows, I Walk Alone 4:01
  • 7 Ain’t No Friend o’ Mine 3:08
  • 8 The Healer 3:04
  • 9 Crooked Mile 3:16
  • 10 Mad Ol’ Country 4:03
  • 11 Man’s Ruin… Revisited! 2:51
  • 12 Better Angels (Of Our Nature) 6:44

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