Sadness Will Prevail
Today Is the Day · 2002
145 min · 30 tracks · noise rock
A harrowing blend of chaotic noise and visceral emotion that captures the raw intensity of human despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maggots and Riots — This opening track sets the tone with aggressive instrumentation and frantic vocals, encapsulating the album's themes of chaos and societal breakdown.
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The Descent — With its slow build-up and crushing heaviness, this track reflects the overwhelming sense of hopelessness that permeates the album, showcasing dynamic contrasts.
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Sadness Will Prevail — The title track delivers a haunting culmination of all preceding emotions, featuring sprawling melodies intertwined with dissonance that embody despair.
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Christianized Magick — This track stands out through its chaotic structure and confrontational lyrics that challenge conventional beliefs, exemplifying the band's critical approach to societal norms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic intensity for cathartic release
- long-form tracks for deep immersion
- emotional rawness with visceral impact
- explorative listening for sonic challenges
- frantic pace with abrupt transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured and predictable music
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'Sadness Will Prevail' marked Today Is the Day's fifth studio album. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the noise rock scene, following the critically acclaimed 'Temple of the Morning Star' in 1997. This album further pushed their experimental boundaries while retaining a focus on emotional turmoil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Unsane· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Descent
The shift from harsh screams to subdued whispers creates a jarring contrast that emphasizes feelings of sinking into despair.
This transition effectively illustrates a descent into hopelessness, reflecting how emotional states can fluctuate dramatically within a single moment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Maggots and Riots 2:38
- 2 Criminal 4:40
- 3 Distortion of Nature 2:45
- 4 Crooked 2:59
- 5 Butterflies 3:07
- 6 Unearthed 3:16
- 7 The Descent 4:59
- 8 Death Requiem 4:17
- 9 Christianized Magick 5:24
- 10 Voice of Reason: Vicious Barker 2:20
- 11 Face After the Shot 4:09
- 12 The Ivory of Self Hate 3:40
- 13 The Nailing 5:35
- 14 Mistake 3:35
- 15 Invincible 7:30
- 16 Aurora 3:02
- 17 Sadness Will Prevail 8:04
Disc 2
- 1 Myriad 6:09
- 2 Spaceship 1:54
- 3 Flowers Made of Flesh 3:21
- 4 Your Life is Over 4:31
- 5 Control the Media 6:39
- 6 Vivicide 2:33
- 7 Miasma 1:01
- 8 Times of Pain 4:02
- 9 Breadwinner 1:20
- 10 Friend 2:08
- 11 Never Answer the Phone 23:15
- 12 I Live to See You Smile 4:28
- 13 Sadness Will Prevail Theme 11:25
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