Top tracks — play these first
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She Gave Her Heart to Deadpool — This track exemplifies Emmure's signature blend of humor and aggression, cleverly referencing pop culture while maintaining an intense emotional core.
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I Am Onslaught — With its relentless pace and heavy breakdowns, this track captures the raw energy of the album, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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MDMA — The lyrics delve into themes of escapism and addiction, providing a stark contrast to the album's heavier instrumentals and inviting deeper listener engagement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive instrumentation and dynamic vocal styles, reflecting its place in the evolving metalcore scene.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, often within the same song, adding to the dynamic intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, with breakdowns that serve as both transitions and climaxes.
- The lyrics are delivered in a sharp, confrontational style, addressing themes of personal struggle and societal critique.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- sharp critiques of modern culture
- intense moments of aggressive release
- fast-paced tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek melodic and calming sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 10, 2012, 'Slave to the Game' marked Emmure's fifth studio album and demonstrated their ongoing evolution in the metalcore scene. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Speaker of the Dead', this release saw the band further refine their sound while experimenting with themes of gaming and pop culture references.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Acacia Strain· Fit for a King· Thy Art Is Murder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Insert Coin 0:30
- 2 Protoman 3:17
- 3 She Gave Her Heart to Deadpool 2:46
- 4 I Am Onslaught 3:00
- 5 Bison Diaries 2:44
- 6 Poltergeist 0:57
- 7 Cross Over Attack 3:14
- 8 Umar Dumps Dormammu 2:48
- 9 Blackheart Reigns 2:59
- 10 MDMA 3:26
- 11 War Begins With You 2:53
- 12 A.I. 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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