Son of the Morning
Oh, Sleeper · 2009
33 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
Brutal riffs and melodic interludes intertwine, creating an intense exploration of faith, struggle, and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Son of the Morning — The title track opens the album with powerful instrumentation and sets a thematic tone that explores conflict between light and darkness.
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The New Breed — This track showcases complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics about identity and purpose, making it a standout in both composition and message.
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Commissioned by Kings — With its dynamic shifts between heavy verses and soaring choruses, this song encapsulates the band's signature style while tackling themes of legacy and responsibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong thematic elements and varied tempos, contributing to its solid standing in metalcore.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic interludes.
- The lyrics often explore themes of faith and struggle, with a narrative style that unfolds across multiple songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- intense bursts of melodic energy
- cathartic anthems for struggle
- short tracks with impactful messages
- dynamic shifts between aggression and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want soft, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Son of the Morning' is Oh, Sleeper's sophomore album following their debut, 'When I Am God'. This album marks a pivotal moment as they solidified their style within the metalcore scene, showcasing lyrical depth and musical complexity that set them apart from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red· For Today
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The New Breed
The moment shifts from introspective questioning to a rallying cry for change, emphasizing personal empowerment.
This transition amplifies urgency in the lyrics, encouraging listeners to confront their own challenges rather than remain passive.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Son of the Morning 3:25
- 2 The New Breed 3:48
- 3 In All Honesty 3:57
- 4 Breathing Blood 4:11
- 5 Reveries of Flight 2:38
- 6 World Without a Sun 2:26
- 7 The Fire Dawn 3:33
- 8 Banquet for Traitors 3:13
- 9 Commissioned by Kings 3:43
- 10 The Finisher 3:05
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