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Re-Stitch These Wounds

Black Veil Brides · 2020

41 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A raw and dynamic reimagining of early anthems, blending soaring melodies with heavy riffs for a fresh yet familiar experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    We Stitch These Wounds Start here — This title track encapsulates the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and heavy instrumentation, serving as a powerful anthem about resilience.
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    Perfect Weapon — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this track stands out as a fan favorite that showcases the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with hard-hitting riffs.
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    The Mortician’s Daughter (Overture III) — This reimagined version breathes new life into one of the band's most beloved songs, highlighting their evolution while maintaining emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album reimagines earlier work with solid execution but lacks significant innovation or depth.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs paired with soaring vocal melodies across nearly all tracks.
  • Each song maintains a similar structure, typically starting with an instrumental intro followed by verses and a powerful chorus.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts in intensity, often transitioning from softer verses to explosive choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 for reflective moments
  • an anthemic sing-along experience
  • mid-tempo energy for focus
  • cathartic release through heavy riffs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Re-recording of debut with a fresh sound; not an entry point or breakthrough.
Themes
musical resurrection· anxiety of nostalgia
Career context
Released on July 31, 2020, Re-Stitch These Wounds is Black Veil Brides' first album since their 2018 release, Vale. This album serves as a revisitation and re-recording of their debut, We Stitch These Wounds, marking a period of reflection and artistic growth as the band revisits their roots while infusing new energy into their classic sound.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Beautiful Remains

    The moment shifts from introspection to a declaration of hope, emphasizing personal growth amidst adversity.

Tracklist

  • 1 The Outcasts (Reborn) 0:29
  • 2 We Stitch These Wounds Start here 3:57
  • 3 Beautiful Remains 4:13
  • 4 Children Surrender 3:12
  • 5 Perfect Weapon 4:07
  • 6 Knives and Pens 4:15
  • 7 The Mortician’s Daughter (Overture III) 3:29
  • 8 All Your Hate 3:09
  • 9 Heaven’s Calling 3:17
  • 10 Never Give In 3:07
  • 11 Sweet Blasphemy 3:55
  • 12 Carolyn 4:27

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