Scoring the End of the World
Motionless in White · 2022
49 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of metalcore and electronic elements, underscored by dramatic themes of destruction and rebirth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Werewolf — This track encapsulates the album’s exploration of identity and transformation through its aggressive instrumentation and haunting choruses, making it a fan favorite.
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Cyberhex — With its heavy electronic influences and catchy hooks, this song highlights the band's ability to merge genres while addressing themes of technology's impact on humanity.
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Porcelain — This track showcases a more vulnerable side of the band, balancing heavy riffs with poignant lyrics that delve into personal struggles and self-acceptance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but struggles with pacing and cohesion in its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that combines heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements, setting a frenetic pace.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive verses to melodic choruses, creating a sense of chaos and unpredictability.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating atmospheric synths and introspective lyrics, which contrasts sharply with the earlier intensity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- visceral energy for catharsis
- reflective moments amidst chaos
- engaging narrative through tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 10, 2022, 'Scoring the End of the World' is Motionless in White's sixth studio album. This follows their 2017 album 'Graveyard Shift', marking a significant evolution in sound and thematic depth, as the band embraces more electronic influences and complex lyrical narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Veil Brides· Ice Nine Kills· Asking Alexandria
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meltdown 4:28
- 2 Sign of Life 3:40
- 3 Werewolf 3:32
- 4 Porcelain 3:36
- 5 Slaughterhouse 4:23
- 6 Masterpiece 3:26
- 7 Cause of Death 4:03
- 8 We Become the Night 3:31
- 9 Burned at Both Ends II 3:57
- 10 B.F.B.T.G: Corpse Nation 3:34
- 11 Cyberhex 4:35
- 12 Red, White & Boom 3:18
- 13 Scoring the End of the World 3:48
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