Revival
Light the Torch · 2018
43 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and emotionally charged vocals that confronts inner turmoil and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Die Alone — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its explosive energy and introspective lyrics about isolation and resilience.
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The God I Deserve — With its anthemic chorus and compelling narrative, this track explores themes of accountability and self-discovery, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Raise the Dead — This song balances aggressive riffs with soaring melodies, encapsulating the band’s signature sound while addressing themes of revival and transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes emotional themes throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Die Alone 3:52
- 2 The God I Deserve 3:18
- 3 Calm Before the Storm 3:55
- 4 Raise the Dead 3:43
- 5 The Safety of Disbelief 3:33
- 6 Virus 3:37
- 7 The Great Divide 3:16
- 8 The Bitter End 3:22
- 9 Lost in the Fire 4:12
- 10 The Sound of Violence 2:35
- 11 Pull My Heart Out 3:35
- 12 Judas Convention 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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