Safe Is Just a Shadow
Ice Nine Kills · 2010
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore · symphonic metal
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and post-hardcore with dark, theatrical storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo engagement dark theatrical storytelling elements focused listening in order
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2010, 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' was Ice Nine Kills' debut album, establishing their presence in the metalcore scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier work, showcasing a more refined sound that combined heavy instrumentation with intricate melodies.
- If you like
- alternative metal, post-hardcore, symphonic metal
Safe Is Just a Shadow is an album by Ice Nine Kills, released in 2010. A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and post-hardcore with dark, theatrical storytelling. The album garnered significant attention within the metalcore community, helping to lay the groundwork for Ice Nine Kills’ future success. Its thematic focus on horror elements and storytelling set a precedent that would later define their unique artistic identity and influence the genre's narrative style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Safe Is Just a Shadow sound like?
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and post-hardcore with dark, theatrical storytelling. Rooted in alternative metal and post-hardcore.
What makes Safe Is Just a Shadow by Ice Nine Kills notable?
The album garnered significant attention within the metalcore community, helping to lay the groundwork for Ice Nine Kills’ future success. Its thematic focus on horror elements and storytelling set a precedent that would later define their unique artistic identity and influence the genre's narrative style. Released on January 1, 2010, 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' was Ice Nine Kills' debut album, establishing their presence in the metalcore scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier work, showcasing a more refined sound that combined heavy instrumentation with intricate melodies.
Who is Safe Is Just a Shadow for?
Safe Is Just a Shadow works well if you're into steady mid-tempo engagement, dark theatrical storytelling elements and focused listening in order.
How many songs are on Safe Is Just a Shadow?
Safe Is Just a Shadow has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Proximity Mines in the Complex Standout 3:27
- 2 Buildings Burn, People Die Standout 3:06
- 3 Chris Brown’s Latest Hit 3:35
- 4 Newton’s Third Law of Knives to the Back 3:19
- 5 So This Is My Future 3:16
- 6 Acceptance in the Waves 3:12
- 7 Red Sky Warning 4:03
- 8 The People Under the Stairs Standout 3:20
- 9 The Greatest Story Ever Told 4:22
- 10 Evidence on Fire 3:58
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
35 min 38 sec
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