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Stronger

Dead by April · 2011

35 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal

A fusion of soaring melodies and aggressive riffs, blending emotional lyrics with powerful instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Stronger (Heavier Mix) — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and empowerment, driven by anthemic choruses and dynamic instrumentation that highlight the band's melodic strengths.
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    Angels of Clarity (Heavier Mix) — As one of the standout tracks, it blends haunting melodies with heavy rhythms, illustrating a key aspect of the band's signature sound while also resonating with listeners emotionally.
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    My Saviour — This track showcases vulnerability within its lyrical content, balancing heavy guitar riffs with heartfelt delivery, making it a pivotal moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • anthems for personal reflection
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Stronger is Dead by April's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2009. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the melodic metalcore scene, aiming to expand their sound and reach a broader audience.
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • My Saviour

    In a poignant verse, the writing shifts from despair to hope as it directly addresses a figure who represents salvation.

    This shift creates an intimate connection with the listener, contrasting previous feelings of hopelessness with a sense of longing for redemption.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Trapped (Heavier Mix) 3:07
  • 2 Angels of Clarity (Heavier Mix) 3:39
  • 3 Stronger (Heavier Mix) 3:57
  • 4 My Saviour 3:13
  • 5 Leaves Falling 3:24
  • 6 Love Like Blood 3:41
  • 7 Angels of Clarity (Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot) Remix) 4:35
  • 8 Losing You (2010 Acoustic Version) 3:40
  • 9 Promise Me (2010 Acoustic Version) 3:06
  • 10 More Than Yesterday (Demo Version) 3:29

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