Released 6 years ago this October
Post Human: Survival Horror
Bring Me the Horizon · 2020
32 min · 9 tracks · pop rock
A chaotic blend of metalcore and electronic elements that captures the essence of modern angst and societal dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear Diary, Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Parasite Eve — This track stands out for its aggressive instrumentation paired with poignant lyrics addressing climate change and societal collapse, capturing the album's thematic core.
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Kingslayer — Featuring an energetic collaboration with BABYMETAL, this track showcases the band's ability to merge genres while delivering an infectious anthem about resistance and empowerment.
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One Day the Only Butterflies Left Will Be in Your Chest as You March Towards Your Death — With its haunting title and introspective lyrics, this closing track encapsulates the album’s overarching themes of mortality and hope amidst despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate contrasting sections, such as heavy verses followed by melodic choruses, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The final track is significantly longer than the others, featuring an extended outro that gradually fades out, which alters the pacing of the EP.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It blends metalcore and electronic elements, marking a departure from previous sounds.
- Themes
- societal collapse· climate change anxiety· digital dystopia
- Career context
- Post Human: Survival Horror is Bring Me the Horizon's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album amo in 2019. The band was at a pivotal moment, blending genres and exploring new sonic territories while maintaining their metalcore roots. This release marked a significant shift towards a more experimental sound, reflecting broader societal issues faced during the global pandemic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps
Tracklist
- 1 Dear Diary, Start here 2:44
- 2 Parasite Eve 4:52
- 3 Teardrops 3:35
- 4 Obey 3:40
- 5 Itch for the Cure (When Will We Be Free?) 1:26
- 6 Kingslayer 3:40
- 7 1x1 3:29
- 8 Ludens 4:38
- 9 One Day the Only Butterflies Left Will Be in Your Chest as You March Towards Your Death 4:03
What to play next
Post Human: NeX GEn
2024
Continues the exploration of electronic elements and heavy themes with fresh sounds.
Amo
2019
Sets the stage with a mix of styles that leads into the aggressive energy of the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Eternal Blue
Spiritbox
Explores themes of personal and societal turmoil with a mix of heavy instrumentation and ethereal electronics.
For Those That Wish to Exist
Architects
Shares a focus on environmental anxiety and societal issues, blending metalcore with atmospheric elements.
ANTI-ICON
GHOSTEMANE
Merges aggressive soundscapes and electronic influences to express themes of nihilism and modern angst.
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