Released 20 years ago
Redeemer
Norma Jean · 2006
42 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic undertones, punctuated by intricate rhythms and raw emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blueprints for Future Homes — This track exemplifies the album's intense energy with its frenetic pace and powerful lyrics that address existential themes, setting a tone for the record.
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The End of All Things Will Be Televised — This song stands out for its haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive instrumentation, reflecting on societal issues through a reflective lens.
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No Passenger : No Parasite — The closing track encapsulates the album's emotional journey, blending chaos and melody while delivering a poignant commentary on personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex structures and emotional depth, solidifying its place in the metalcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid tempo changes and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a chaotic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic interludes that contrast sharply with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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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
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 mid-tempo reflective journey
- chaotic bursts paired with introspection
- thought-provoking themes throughout tracks
- consistent energy for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, Redeemer is Norma Jean's third studio album, following their breakthrough effort, O' God, the Aftermath. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place within the metalcore scene while navigating lineup changes that shaped their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chariot· Every Time I Die· Underoath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Grand Scene for a Color Film 3:25
- 2 Blueprints for Future Homes 2:51
- 3 A Small Spark vs. A Great Forest 5:00
- 4 A Temperamental Widower 2:48
- 5 The End of All Things Will Be Televised 5:14
- 6 Songs Sound Much Sadder 3:18
- 7 The Longest Lasting Statement 2:50
- 8 Amnesty Please 4:17
- 9 Like Swimming Circles 3:06
- 10 Cemetery Like a Stage 4:20
- 11 No Passenger : No Parasite 5:00
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