Outlive
Demon Hunter · 2017
50 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that navigate themes of struggle and resilience within a Christian framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Winter Sun — This track stands out due to its haunting melody paired with introspective lyrics that delve into themes of despair and hope, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Died in My Sleep — With its powerful instrumentation and poignant lyrics about loss and reflection, this song exemplifies the band's ability to weave personal narratives into their metal sound.
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Raining Down — This track features a dynamic blend of aggression and melody, effectively illustrating the balance between heavy instrumentation and lyrical vulnerability present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances aggression and melody while exploring thematic depth, though it follows established metalcore structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a tone that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the heavier verses, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspective moments that explore themes of struggle and resilience.
- 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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7/10
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
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- themes of struggle and resilience
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want lighthearted, easy listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Outlive is Demon Hunter's eighth studio album, showcasing a matured sound following their previous release, Extremist. By this point, the band had solidified their status within the metalcore scene while experimenting with more melodic elements and introspective lyrics, marking an evolution in their artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· Killswitch Engage· Norma Jean
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Patience
The singer confronts their inner turmoil directly through a raw admission of fault and desire for change.
This direct confrontation shifts from abstract struggles to a personal plea, marking a pivotal moment of vulnerability that deepens the listener's connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trying Times 2:23
- 2 Jesus Wept 2:44
- 3 Cold Winter Sun 3:25
- 4 Died in My Sleep 4:43
- 5 Half as Dead 4:00
- 6 Cold Blood 4:25
- 7 One Step Behind 5:09
- 8 Raining Down 3:44
- 9 The End 4:39
- 10 One Less 3:24
- 11 Patience 5:19
- 12 Slight the Odds 6:01
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