Retribution
Shadows Fall · 2009
102 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · melodic death metal
A blistering fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, marked by aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Retribution' is Shadows Fall's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Threads of Life' from 2007. By this time, the band was solidifying its place in the metalcore scene after years of touring and building a dedicated fanbase, showcasing their evolution as musicians with more complex arrangements and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- thrash metal, metalcore, melodic death metal
Retribution is an album by Shadows Fall, released in 2009. A blistering fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, marked by aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics. 'Retribution' debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album received positive reviews for its intricate songwriting and production quality, contributing to Shadows Fall's reputation as a leading force in the melodic death metal and metalcore genres during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Retribution sound like?
A blistering fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, marked by aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics. Rooted in thrash metal and metalcore.
What makes Retribution by Shadows Fall notable?
'Retribution' debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album received positive reviews for its intricate songwriting and production quality, contributing to Shadows Fall's reputation as a leading force in the melodic death metal and metalcore genres during the late 2000s. Released in 2009, 'Retribution' is Shadows Fall's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Threads of Life' from 2007. By this time, the band was solidifying its place in the metalcore scene after years of touring and building a dedicated fanbase, showcasing their evolution as musicians with more complex arrangements and lyrical themes.
Who is Retribution for?
Retribution works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Retribution?
Retribution has 17 tracks, running approximately 102 minutes.
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 Standout 6:59
- 3 Still I Rise 3:57
- 4 War 3:40
- 5 King of Nothing Standout 4:15
- 6 The Taste of Fear 4:07
- 7 Embrace Annihilation Standout 5:10
- 8 Picture Perfect 3:55
- 9 A Public Execution 6:07
- 10 Dead and Gone 6:35
Release Date
September 15, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
102 min 20 sec
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