What makes Medicine by Bring Me the Horizon notable?

The track received significant attention, topping charts in various countries and demonstrating the band's ability to innovate within the alternative metal genre. Its commercial performance was bolstered by critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics as indicative of the group's evolving sound. Released as a standalone single on January 3, 2019, 'Medicine' marked a transition for Bring Me the Horizon following their commercially successful album 'amo' from 2019. This period saw the band exploring more melodic and electronic elements, diverging from their heavier roots while still retaining their aggressive energy.

How many songs are on Medicine?

Medicine has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Medicine

Bring Me the Horizon · 2019

3 min · 1 track · pop rock

A haunting blend of electronic textures and heavy riffs, embodying both vulnerability and defiance in a rapidly shifting musical landscape.

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medicine — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mental health struggles, combining powerful lyrics with an infectious chorus that balances heaviness and melody.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The track showcases strong writing and production, balancing heavy elements with melodic hooks.

What we noticed

Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive delivery, reflecting the themes of vulnerability and defiance.
The song's structure includes a build-up to a powerful chorus, followed by a breakdown that emphasizes its emotional weight.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a shift in sound and style for the band, innovating within their genre.
Themes: mental health struggles· electronic textures
Career context: Released as a standalone single on January 3, 2019, 'Medicine' marked a transition for Bring Me the Horizon following their commercially successful album 'amo' from 2019. This period saw the band exploring more melodic and electronic elements, diverging from their heavier roots while still retaining their aggressive energy.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps