Phantom
Betraying the Martyrs · 2014
44 min · 13 tracks · deathcore
A blend of melodic deathcore and symphonic elements creates a haunting atmosphere punctuated by aggressive instrumentation and dynamic vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jigsaw — Opening with intricate guitar work and powerful vocals, Jigsaw sets the tone for the album's exploration of personal turmoil and disarray.
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Where the World Ends — This track features soaring choruses intertwined with heavy breakdowns, exemplifying the band's ability to balance melody with intensity.
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Legends Never Die — With its anthemic chorus and lyrical themes of resilience, this song encapsulates the album's overarching message of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong composition and craft but lacks cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- Vocal duties alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional range.
- Symphonic elements are woven throughout, with orchestral arrangements complementing the heavier instrumentation on several tracks.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- haunting atmospheres with urgency
- cathartic bursts of aggression
- dynamic shifts between intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2014, Phantom marked Betraying the Martyrs' second studio album, following their debut, Breathe in Life (2011). At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the deathcore genre while beginning to incorporate more melodic and symphonic influences into their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· All Shall Perish· Whitechapel
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Where the World Ends
The bridge shifts from a somber reflection to a rallying cry, urging listeners to confront their fears head-on.
This structural change reinforces the song's emotional trajectory, transforming vulnerability into empowerment within a single narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jigsaw 3:54
- 2 Where the World Ends 3:58
- 3 Walk Away 3:41
- 4 Let It Go 4:22
- 5 L'abysse Des Anges 3:46
- 6 Phantom (Fly Away) 3:25
- 7 What's Left of You 3:39
- 8 Afterlife 2:12
- 9 Legends Never Die 4:07
- 10 Lighthouse 3:22
- 11 Your Throne 1:03
- 12 Our Kingdom 3:05
- 13 Closure Found 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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