Scurrilous
Protest the Hero · 2011
44 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A frenetic blend of intricate riffs, soaring melodies, and sharp lyrical wit delivers a relentless progressive metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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C’est la vie — This opening track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit, featuring rapid-fire verses that contrast with melodic choruses, setting the stage for the band's signature style.
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Dunsel — Dunsel stands out with its complex structure and introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical complexity.
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The Reign of Unending Terror — This track delivers a powerful critique on fear-mongering in society while employing dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity that highlight the band's technical skill.
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Sex Tapes — With both humor and social commentary, Sex Tapes blends catchy hooks with intricate instrumentation, exemplifying the band's ability to balance serious themes with playful execution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting with intricate compositions but has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that are tightly woven into the overall structure, enhancing the progressive metal sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate guitar work appreciation
- dynamic vocal energy bursts
- engaging lyrical storytelling moments
- intense yet playful atmosphere
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek mellow and calm sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Scurrilous is Protest the Hero's third studio album, released in 2011 following their critically acclaimed album Fortress. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the progressive metal and metalcore scenes, having gained significant attention for their technical prowess and unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Between the Buried and Me· The Contortionist· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dunsel
The song features a shift to first-person narrative that confronts personal apathy and societal expectations directly.
This moment deepens the emotional impact by transitioning from generalized critique to a personal confrontation, inviting listeners to reflect on their own complacency.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 C’est la vie 3:33
- 2 Hair‐Trigger 4:50
- 3 Tandem 5:16
- 4 Moonlight 4:50
- 5 Tapestry 4:35
- 6 Dunsel 4:53
- 7 The Reign of Unending Terror 3:24
- 8 Termites 3:58
- 9 Tongue‐Splitter 4:34
- 10 Sex Tapes 4:39
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