Not Without My Ghosts
The Amity Affliction · 2023
38 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A haunting exploration of existential dread, blending metalcore intensity with reflective melodies and poignant lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Show Me Your God — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics that confront faith and doubt.
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It’s Hell Down Here — The song's raw emotion and heavy riffs capture the desperation of struggling with inner turmoil, making it a standout anthem of resilience.
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Not Without My Ghosts — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of grappling with past traumas while searching for redemption through haunting melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy and melodic elements effectively but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that contrast with the heavier instrumentation, creating a dynamic interplay between intensity and melody.
- The album closes with a title track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in an emotional climax before fading out.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- cathartic release through haunting melodies
- reflective moments amidst intense energy
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth and introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 12, 2023, Not Without My Ghosts is The Amity Affliction's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2020 album Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as key figures in the metalcore scene, and this album continues to build on their evolving sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parkway Drive· The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Show Me Your God 3:37
- 2 It’s Hell Down Here 4:00
- 3 Fade Away 3:45
- 4 Death & the Setting Sun 4:07
- 5 I See Dead People 3:36
- 6 When It Rains It Pours 4:01
- 7 The Big Sleep 3:59
- 8 Close to Me 3:56
- 9 God Voice 3:34
- 10 Not Without My Ghosts 3:30
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