Prey for Eyes
The Red Chord · 2007
45 min · 14 tracks · deathcore
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals that create a visceral atmosphere of chaos and aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dread Prevailed — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its intricate guitar work and relentless pacing, making it a standout in live performances.
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Send the Death Storm — The track features a dynamic shift between brutal verses and melodic passages, highlighting The Red Chord's ability to balance chaos with musicality.
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Pray for Eyes — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of conflict and turmoil through both its lyrical content and intense instrumentation.
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Intelligence Has Been Compromised — Featuring politically charged lyrics alongside a dizzying array of tempo changes, this track showcases the band’s commentary on societal issues through their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and aggressive sound but has moments that disrupt its flow.
What we noticed
- Vocals predominantly consist of guttural growls with occasional high-pitched screams, creating a harsh contrast that defines the band's sound.
- Several tracks incorporate interludes of ambient noise or spoken word segments, which serve to break up the relentless pace and add texture to the overall experience.
- 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
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Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pray for Eyes
The song shifts from a frantic pace to a slow, heavy breakdown emphasizes feelings of despair and hopelessness.
This drastic change not only heightens the emotional impact but also mirrors the chaotic themes prevalent throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Film Critiques and Militia Men 1:04
- 2 Dread Prevailed 3:16
- 3 It Runs in the Family 2:08
- 4 Send the Death Storm 3:24
- 5 Pray for Eyes 4:32
- 6 Responsibles 3:41
- 7 Midas Touch 2:38
- 8 Tread on the Necks of Kings 3:07
- 9 It Came From Over There 4:15
- 10 Intelligence Has Been Compromised 2:43
- 11 Open Eyed Beast Attack 2:37
- 12 Birdbath 2:24
- 13 Bone Needle 3:39
- 14 Seminar 6:18
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