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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • dark theatrical storytelling elements
  • focused listening in order
  • relentless melodic energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid narrative-driven experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Proximity Mines in the Complex 3:27
  • 2 Buildings Burn, People Die 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 3:20
  • 9 The Greatest Story Ever Told 4:22
  • 10 Evidence on Fire 3:58

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