Resolution
Lamb of God · 2012
56 min · 14 tracks · metalcore
A relentless fusion of groove metal and metalcore, balancing aggression with melodic undertones and intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Straight for the Sun Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Ghost Walking — This track exemplifies the album's blend of aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics, addressing personal and societal struggles while maintaining a powerful groove.
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Desolation — With its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and melodic passages, Desolation encapsulates the band's signature sound while exploring themes of isolation and despair.
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Invictus — Invictus stands out for its anthemic chorus and driving rhythms, presenting a message of defiance that resonates powerfully amid the album's heavier themes.
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Terminally Unique — This track features intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics about personal identity and existential angst, making it a highlight in both composition and content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggression with melody, showcasing strong craft but less distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high level of intensity with aggressive riffs and rapid tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- The album closes with 'King Me', which features a slower tempo and a more atmospheric arrangement, providing a contrast to the preceding aggression.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic journey with peaks
- relentless groove-infused intensity
- for energetic workouts
- headbanging anthems for release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases the band's sound without being a standout in their catalog.
- Moods
- Energetic· Aggressive
- Career context
- Resolution is Lamb of God's seventh studio album, released in 2012, following their critically acclaimed record Wrath. By this time, the band had established themselves as a leading force in modern metal, blending heavy riffs with thoughtful lyrics. This album marked their first release after the controversial incarceration of frontman Randy Blythe, adding weight to its themes of struggle and resilience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Machine Head· Killswitch Engage· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
- 1 Straight for the Sun Start here 2:26
- 2 Desolation 3:54
- 3 Ghost Walking 4:30
- 4 Guilty 3:24
- 5 The Undertow 4:46
- 6 The Number Six 5:21
- 7 Barbarosa 1:35
- 8 Invictus 4:12
- 9 Cheated 2:35
- 10 Insurrection 4:50
- 11 Terminally Unique 4:21
- 12 To the End 3:49
- 13 Visitation 3:59
- 14 King Me 6:36
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