Rescue & Restore
August Burns Red · 2013
48 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A dynamic blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals layered over emotionally charged themes and progressive metalcore rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Provision Start here — This opener sets the tone with its aggressive instrumentation and lyrical exploration of hope amidst despair, establishing the album's thematic framework.
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Treatment — The track showcases a blend of melodic hooks and intense breakdowns, exemplifying the band's ability to merge technical proficiency with emotional depth.
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Beauty in Tragedy — A standout moment that captures the essence of resilience, this song combines haunting melodies with powerful lyrics reflecting on finding strength in hardship.
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 has moments that feel conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh vocals, creating dynamic contrasts within the tracks.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
- 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 progression
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- immersive headphone listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number 9 on Billboard 200, marking metalcore's mainstream entry.
- Themes
- hope amidst despair· resilience in hardship· emotional turmoil
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Rescue & Restore is August Burns Red's fifth studio album, following the successful Leveler from 2011. At this point in their career, they had solidified their status within the metalcore scene and were exploring more diverse musical elements, showcasing their evolution as songwriters and musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Parkway Drive· The Devil Wears Prada
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Count It All as Lost
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to an urgent call to action, emphasizing personal growth through adversity.
Tracklist
- 1 Provision Start here 4:40
- 2 Treatment 5:14
- 3 Spirit Breaker 4:51
- 4 Count It All as Lost 4:09
- 5 Sincerity 3:17
- 6 Creative Captivity 4:42
- 7 Fault Line 4:03
- 8 Beauty in Tragedy 4:51
- 9 Animals 3:29
- 10 Echoes 4:23
- 11 The First Step 4:24
What to play next
Found in Far Away Places
2015
It continues the emotional depth and complex arrangements found in Rescue & Restore.
Leveler
2011
Leveler sets a strong foundation with similar aggressive energy and intricate musicianship.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dead Throne
The Devil Wears Prada
Shares intricate guitar work and themes of struggle, with a similar dynamic metalcore energy.
Atlas (Parkway Drive album)
Parkway Drive
Explores resilience and emotional turmoil through heavy riffs and a progressive metalcore approach.
Slave to Nothing
Fit for a King
Combines aggressive vocals with themes of hope and despair, set in a heavy melodic framework.
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