Reverence
Parkway Drive · 2018
42 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A ferocious blend of metalcore intensity and melodic undertones, capturing both aggression and introspection throughout its tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wishing Wells — This opening track sets the tone with its heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, highlighting the band's ability to blend aggression with vulnerability.
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Prey — Featuring relentless energy and sharp lyrical imagery, this song critiques societal structures while showcasing the band's signature sound.
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In Blood — A standout track that combines haunting melodies with powerful lyrics about personal struggles, illustrating Parkway Drive's emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Reverence blends aggressive metalcore with melodic elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and thematic depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate melodic interludes that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The album's final track features a gradual build-up, culminating in an expansive instrumental outro that leaves a lingering emotional impact.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 pacing with emotional crescendos
- visceral intensity for cathartic release
- melodic moments for reflective pauses
- engaging narrative across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Reverence is Parkway Drive’s sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2015 release, Ire. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as a leading force in the metalcore genre while exploring deeper emotional themes in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· Killswitch Engage· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wishing Wells 5:03
- 2 Prey 4:15
- 3 Absolute Power 3:42
- 4 Cemetery Bloom 3:10
- 5 The Void 3:53
- 6 I Hope You Rot 4:50
- 7 Shadow Boxing 3:50
- 8 In Blood 4:20
- 9 Chronos 6:20
- 10 The Colour of Leaving 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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