Released 20 years ago
Suck out the Poison
He Is Legend · 2006
57 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A visceral blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that intertwine storytelling with raw, emotive intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Suck Out the Poison — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of struggle and transformation, featuring powerful dynamics that showcase the band's signature sound.
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Attack of the Dungeon Witch — This track stands out with its infectious chorus and engaging storytelling, blending fantasy elements with emotional resonance that reflects the album's overall narrative.
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The Widow of Magnolia — A standout moment on the album, this song combines haunting melodies with poignant lyrics, illustrating a darker yet introspective side of He Is Legend.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy vocals, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective tracks.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- gritty narratives for late nights
- engaging storytelling in every track
- visceral energy for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer consistent, predictable pacing
- avoid dark, fantastical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, Suck Out the Poison is He Is Legend's second studio album, following their debut, 2004's 91025. At this point, the band was striving to establish their sound within the alternative metal scene, showcasing a more refined approach to their songwriting and production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dixie Wolf (The Seduction of…) 3:52
- 2 Attack of the Dungeon Witch 4:30
- 3 Suck Out the Poison 3:23
- 4 Mushroom River 3:59
- 5 Opening 1:21
- 6 China White II 3:25
- 7 Serpent Sickness 5:24
- 8 Electronic Throat 3:21
- 9 Stampede 3:27
- 10 The Widow of Magnolia 5:08
- 11 Pot Bellied Goddess 3:40
- 12 Cannonball Hands (The Tomato Parade) 1:57
- 13 Goldie's Torn Locks 4:56
- 14 (((Louds 8:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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