Shadow Work
Trapt · 2020
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
Melodic hooks intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape of alternative metal that balances heaviness and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Make It Out Alive — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythms and anthemic chorus that encapsulates themes of resilience and survival.
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I Want to Want What I Want — The song delves into emotional complexity, showcasing lyrical introspection that reflects the challenges of self-identity and desire.
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Let Me Down Slowly — This track highlights vulnerability through its poignant lyrics and melodic structure, illustrating the push and pull of relationships in a raw manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances melodic hooks with introspective themes but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Melodic hooks are prominent in nearly every track, often layered with harmonized vocals that emphasize the introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead and backing vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective themes for deep thinking
- personal narratives that resonate
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after lineup changes and explores personal themes.
- Career context
- Released on June 19, 2020, 'Shadow Work' is Trapt's sixth studio album and follows their 2016 release 'DNA'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a landscape marked by lineup changes and a shift in musical direction, aiming to reconnect with their audience after a period of relative obscurity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· P.O.D.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Make It Out Alive 3:30
- 2 I Want to Want What I Want 3:53
- 3 Tell Me How You Really Feel 4:10
- 4 Too Little Too Late 4:04
- 5 Far Enough Away 4:15
- 6 Turn Me Around Again 3:13
- 7 Trying Too Hard 3:27
- 8 Let Me Down Slowly 3:11
- 9 Too Far Away 3:59
- 10 Get You Back 3:32
- 11 Hold and Be Held 3:28
- 12 Save Your Soul 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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