Released 8 years ago this November
Queen of the Murder Scene
The Warning · 2018
51 min · 13 tracks · hard rock
Hard-hitting riffs intertwine with melodic choruses, crafting an energetic and dark exploration of themes like obsession and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crimson Queen — This track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, using vivid imagery to explore the complexities of identity and societal expectations through anthemic choruses and dynamic instrumentation.
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Ugh — A high-energy track that blends aggressive lyrics with infectious melodies, representing the band's youthful angst and their signature hard rock sound.
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Queen of the Murder Scene — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's darker themes, featuring haunting instrumentals paired with powerful vocals that reflect inner struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts towards more introspective and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between heavy riffs and softer melodic sections, enhancing emotional impact.
- The lyrics often explore themes of obsession and identity, with a narrative quality that connects the tracks thematically.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2018, Queen of the Murder Scene marked The Warning's first full-length album after gaining attention with their viral cover of Metallica's Enter Sandman. This record established them as a formidable force in rock music, showcasing their evolution from young musicians to serious artists ready to tackle complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halestorm· Paramore· Evanescence
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Stalker
The narrative shifts dramatically as the perspective changes to directly address the subject of obsession for the first time.
This shift not only intensifies the lyrical impact but also deepens the emotional complexity by forcing confrontation in an otherwise detached narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dust to Dust 3:43
- 2 Crimson Queen 4:10
- 3 Ugh 4:18
- 4 The One 4:18
- 5 Stalker 4:27
- 6 Red Hands Never Fade 3:27
- 7 The Sacrifice 4:16
- 8 Sinister Smiles 4:15
- 9 Dull Knives (Cut Better) 3:07
- 10 Queen of the Murder Scene 3:54
- 11 P.S.Y.C.H.O.T.I.C. 3:39
- 12 Hunter 3:44
- 13 The End (Stars Always Seem to Fade) 3:53
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