Reckless & Relentless
Asking Alexandria · 2011
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · metalcore
A high-octane blend of metalcore aggression and melodic alternative rock that captures youthful defiance.
Why this album works
'Reckless & Relentless' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial success for the band. Its impact extended beyond charts as it helped define the sound of early 2010s metalcore, influencing subsequent bands within the genre and earning positive critical reception for its energetic production and lyrical themes.
- Best for
- high-energy anthems for rebellion dynamic progression with resolution youthful defiance in every track
- Context
- Released on April 5, 2011, 'Reckless & Relentless' was Asking Alexandria's second studio album following their debut, 'Stand Up and Scream'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the metalcore scene, gaining significant traction with a growing fan base and establishing a signature sound characterized by heavy riffs and anthemic choruses.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Ed Sheeran· Radiohead· Muse· Placebo· Manic Street Preachers· Gorillaz· Ellie Goulding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome 1:49
- 2 Dear Insanity Standout 3:09
- 3 Closure 3:58
- 4 A Lesson Never Learned Standout 3:54
- 5 To the Stage 3:30
- 6 Dedication 1:03
- 7 Someone, Somewhere 3:36
- 8 Breathless 4:09
- 9 The Match 4:15
- 10 Another Bottle Down 3:34
- 11 Reckless & Relentless Standout 4:08
- 12 Morte et Dabo 5:14
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