Pursuit of Honor
Battlecross · 2011
36 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms that captures the raw energy of thrash and death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Push Pull Destroy — This track embodies the frenetic energy of the album with its fast-paced riffs and dynamic shifts, illustrating Battlecross's ability to blend melody with aggression.
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Kaleb — A standout track that showcases the band's lyrical depth and storytelling, encapsulating themes of struggle and perseverance amidst a backdrop of intense instrumentation.
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Better Off Dead — This track features a powerful chorus that contrasts with intricate guitar work, highlighting both emotional intensity and technical proficiency, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic thrash metal with strong musicianship but lacks standout tracks for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features intricate guitar work with rapid melodic riffs layered over aggressive drumming, creating a dense sound.
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, often within the same track, adding dynamic contrast to the overall aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pursuit of Honor 0:37
- 2 Push Pull Destroy 3:35
- 3 Kaleb 3:39
- 4 Deception 3:28
- 5 Man of Stone 3:47
- 6 Breaking You 3:55
- 7 Rupture 3:49
- 8 Leech 2:46
- 9 Better Off Dead 4:10
- 10 Misery 4:49
- 11 Foreshadowing 1:41
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