Reluctant Hero
Killer Be Killed · 2020
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A powerful blend of aggressive grooves and melodic introspection that captures the tumult of inner conflict and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deconstructing Self-Destruction — This opening track sets a tone of raw introspection, intertwining heavy riffs with thought-provoking lyrics about self-reflection and personal turmoil.
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Filthy Vagabond — With its infectious groove and poignant lyrics, this track explores themes of disconnection and the search for belonging, showcasing the band’s knack for melding aggression with melody.
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Reluctant Hero — The title track encapsulates the album's core theme of grappling with identity and purpose, featuring a compelling blend of clean and harsh vocals that reflect internal conflict.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 20, 2020, 'Reluctant Hero' came as Killer Be Killed's sophomore album, following their self-titled debut in 2014. The album showcases a refined sound while incorporating new thematic explorations, marking a period of artistic maturation for the supergroup composed of members from notable bands like Mastodon and Soulfly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rob Zombie· Carajo· Ice Nine Kills
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Inner Calm From Outer Storms
The bridge features a shift in perspective as it reflects on finding peace amid chaos, culminating in a cathartic release.
This moment contrasts earlier verses by embracing vulnerability, illustrating a pivotal transition from turmoil to acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deconstructing Self-Destruction 4:33
- 2 Dream Gone Bad 4:15
- 3 Left of Center 3:29
- 4 Inner Calm From Outer Storms 3:52
- 5 Filthy Vagabond 3:47
- 6 From a Crowded Wound 7:11
- 7 The Great Purge 4:12
- 8 Comfort From Nothing 4:18
- 9 Animus 1:07
- 10 Dead Limbs 4:48
- 11 Reluctant Hero 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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