Top tracks — play these first
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Dogs Get Put Down — This track exemplifies the album's brutal intensity and features powerful lyrics addressing personal struggles and societal issues, making it a standout representation of Emmure's thematic depth.
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Solar Flare Homicide — With its relentless pace and intricate breakdowns, this track showcases the band's signature sound while delving into themes of violence and emotional turmoil.
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Bohemian Grove — This song combines aggressive instrumentals with reflective lyrics, offering a glimpse into the band’s ability to juxtapose heaviness with introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- haunting melodies with intense riffs
- cathartic release through visceral sound
- dark themes and existential dread
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, uplifting music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 15, 2011, 'Speaker of the Dead' was Emmure's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough release 'Felony' in 2007. At this point, the band had solidified their sound within the metalcore scene, gaining a reputation for their unique blend of heavy instrumentation and personal themes.
- 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 Children of Cybertron 1:33
- 2 Area 64-66 2:33
- 3 Dogs Get Put Down 3:03
- 4 Demons With Ryu 3:01
- 5 Solar Flare Homicide 3:50
- 6 Eulogy of Giants 1:52
- 7 Bohemian Grove 3:23
- 8 4 Poisons 3 Words 2:56
- 9 Cries of Credo 2:43
- 10 Last Words to Rose 2:55
- 11 A Voice From Below 1:58
- 12 Drug Dealer Friend 2:37
- 13 My Name Is Thanos 2:08
- 14 Lights Bring Salvation 2:27
- 15 Word of Intulo 1:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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