Top tracks — play these first
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Trenches — This track encapsulates the band's sound with an anthemic chorus and relatable themes of perseverance amidst struggle, making it a fan favorite.
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Goodbye My Friend — A heartfelt ballad that showcases the band's softer side, addressing themes of loss and farewell, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Deal With the Devil — With its driving beat and aggressive lyrics, this track highlights the band’s hard rock roots while exploring themes of temptation and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and solid instrumentation but lacks standout compositional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies that emphasize emotional delivery in the choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic hooks, creating a contrast between aggression and melody.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- resilient themes of personal struggle
- cathartic releases for tough days
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- dislike introspective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Onyx marked Pop Evil's third studio album, released after their breakthrough with 2011's War of Angels. By this time, the band had solidified its presence in the hard rock scene, gaining a wider audience through successful radio play and festival appearances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shinedown· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goodbye My Friend 3:51
- 2 Deal With the Devil 3:21
- 3 Trenches 3:37
- 4 Torn to Pieces 3:16
- 5 Divide 4:17
- 6 Beautiful 3:23
- 7 Silence & Scars 3:31
- 8 Sick Sense 3:23
- 9 Fly Away 3:26
- 10 Behind Closed Doors 4:16
- 11 Welcome to Reality 3:42
- 12 Flawed 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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