Seven Words
Xentrix · 2022
49 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
Razor-sharp riffs clash with thunderous drums, creating an intense sonic landscape that embodies the spirit of modern thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seven Words — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and defiance, with its relentless energy and powerful lyrical content serving as a rallying cry.
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Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead — This track stands out with its biting social commentary and aggressive instrumentation, showcasing Xentrix's signature thrash sound while addressing darker themes.
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Kill and Protect — Combining intricate guitar work with thought-provoking lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth, making it a highlight of the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines classic thrash elements with modern production, creating a solid yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, heavier breakdowns, which adds dynamic contrast.
- 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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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
- dynamic shifts between aggression
- cathartic release through intensity
- focused energy for workouts
- engaging storytelling in lyrics
- late-night drive adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow background sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 2022, 'Seven Words' marks Xentrix's first studio album in over two decades, following their last release, 'Bury the Pain' in 1996. This album sees the band returning to their roots while embracing contemporary influences, signaling a strong revival in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annihilator· Overkill· Testament
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Behind the Walls of Treachery 6:05
- 2 Seven Words 3:56
- 3 Spit Coin 4:11
- 4 The Alter of Nothing 4:00
- 5 Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead 5:09
- 6 Reckless With a Smile 4:09
- 7 Ghost Tape Number 10 4:23
- 8 My War 4:38
- 9 Kill and Protect 4:55
- 10 Anything but the Truth 5:19
- 11 Billion Dollar Babies 2:51
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