Of One Blood
Shadows Fall · 2000
46 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
An aggressive blend of melodic death metal and metalcore that balances technical precision with emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crushing Belial — This track showcases the band's signature style by merging intense riffs with melodic choruses, reflecting their unique approach to metalcore.
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Of One Blood — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of unity and struggle, featuring intricate guitar work that highlights the band's technical prowess.
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Revel in My Loss — This song stands out for its emotional depth and dynamic shifts, effectively capturing the balance between aggression and melody central to the album's identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends genres while showcasing technical skill, making it a notable entry in early metalcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes emotional intensity.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar solos that showcase technical proficiency, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo headbangers
- intricate musicianship for detail lovers
- relentless energy for workout sessions
- emotional weight in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek light, airy soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Of One Blood is Shadows Fall's second studio album, following their debut, Somber Eyes to the Sky, released in 1997. By 2000, the band was solidifying its place in the burgeoning metalcore scene, combining thrash elements with melodic sensibilities that would define their sound moving forward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· All That Remains· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pain Glass Vision 0:48
- 2 Crushing Belial 5:25
- 3 Of One Blood 4:45
- 4 The First Noble Truth 4:14
- 5 Fleshold 3:37
- 6 Root Bound Apollo 6:19
- 7 Revel in My Loss 5:27
- 8 Montauk 4:22
- 9 To Ashes 6:01
- 10 Serenity 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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