Retribution
Shadows Fall · 2009
102 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and thrash, layered with intricate solos and punishing rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Demise — This track features powerful lyrics that explore themes of despair and resilience, coupled with a dynamic musical structure that showcases the band's technical prowess.
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War — With its aggressive riffs and anthemic chorus, this song encapsulates the album's overall intensity while addressing themes of conflict and struggle.
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Embrace Annihilation — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and shifts in tempo, representing the band’s ability to weave complex melodies into a thrash context.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 2009, 'Retribution' marked Shadows Fall's sixth studio album during a period when they were solidifying their reputation in the metal scene. Following their previous success with 'Threads of Life' in 2007, this album showcased their continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· All That Remains· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 11 Bark at the Moon 4:15
- 12 Age of Quarrel 4:55
- 13 Critical Mass 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Live From Bonnaroo 17:00
- 2 Live at the Crazy Donkey 8:58
- 3 Guitar World 6:34
- 4 Drum Lesson 11:09
Disc 3
- 1 The Path to Imminent Ruin 1:13
- 2 My Demise 6:59
- 3 Still I Rise 3:57
- 4 War 3:40
- 5 King of Nothing 4:15
- 6 The Taste of Fear 4:07
- 7 Embrace Annihilation 5:10
- 8 Picture Perfect 3:55
- 9 A Public Execution 6:07
- 10 Dead and Gone 6:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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