Portrait of the Goddess
Bleeding Through · 2002
39 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of metalcore intensity and melodic undertones, reflecting raw emotion and chaotic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Savior, Saint, Salvation — This track exemplifies the album's mix of brutality and melody, featuring powerful lyrics that explore themes of redemption and struggle against adversity.
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Portrait of the Goddess — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound while delving into complex emotional narratives, making it a standout piece on the record.
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Wake of Orion — With its dynamic shifts between aggressive breakdowns and haunting melodies, this track showcases the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong contrasts in vocal styles and maintains a relentless energy, characteristic of early metalcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic intensity, while others incorporate melodic guitar lines that provide a counterbalance.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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 pacing with emotional peaks
- intense energy for cathartic release
- relentless flow without interruptions
- melodic undertones amidst chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek calm, tranquil listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Portrait of the Goddess was Bleeding Through's second album, following their debut, Dust to Ashes. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the burgeoning metalcore scene, expanding their sound with more intricate melodies while maintaining aggressive instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Earth Crisis· As I Lay Dying
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Savior, Saint, Salvation
The song culminates in a moment where the protagonist confronts their inner demons directly.
This direct confrontation contrasts with earlier verses that depict external struggles, emphasizing an internal battle that reveals vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise 2:06
- 2 Our Enemies 3:23
- 3 Wake of Orion 5:25
- 4 Just Another Pretty Face 3:04
- 5 Savior, Saint, Salvation 6:33
- 6 Turns Cold to the Touch 4:16
- 7 Portrait of the Goddess 3:08
- 8 Ill, Part 2 4:41
- 9 I Dream of July 3:34
- 10 Insomniac 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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