Spirals
Blood Has Been Shed · 2003
35 min · 14 tracks · metalcore
Frantic riffs collide with intense, guttural vocals and intricate time signatures, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Age of Apocalypse — Opening with a burst of frenetic energy, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and technicality.
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Greetings From the Gallows — This track features dynamic shifts between melodic interludes and crushing breakdowns, exemplifying the band's ability to juxtapose beauty and brutality.
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Weeping Willow — With its haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, this song provides a poignant contrast to the heavier tracks, highlighting the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate structures and vocal dynamics create a compelling yet chaotic sound that reflects its metalcore roots.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between guttural screams and melodic lines, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, which contribute to a sense of chaos and urgency throughout the record.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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She Speaks to Me
The narrative voice shifts from introspection to direct confrontation, intensifying the emotional stakes.
This shift creates a stark contrast that elevates the urgency of the message, compelling listeners to engage deeply with the lyrical content.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Age of Apocalypse 2:07
- 2 Prion 2:22
- 3 Greetings From the Gallows 2:32
- 4 She Speaks to Me 2:33
- 5 Rainman 2:37
- 6 Uatu 3:49
- 7 The House of Fists 1:10
- 8 Beatnik 1:53
- 9 Beginner's Luck 2:54
- 10 Technicolor Jackets 2:28
- 11 Weeping Willow 2:30
- 12 Call Waiting (John Doe Has the Upper Hand) 2:23
- 13 Six Twelve 3:25
- 14 Cortisone 2:22
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