Take It Like a Man
Butcher Babies · 2015
44 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
Fierce riffs and dynamic dual vocals deliver an aggressive yet melodic exploration of personal and societal themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monsters Ball — This opening track sets a relentless tone with its driving rhythms and fierce energy, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of confronting inner demons.
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Blood Soaked Hero — With its haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, this track explores the complexities of heroism and sacrifice, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Never Go Back — This song showcases the band's ability to blend melodic hooks with intense instrumentation, highlighting personal struggles while maintaining an anthemic quality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal dynamics and heavy instrumentation but lacks standout compositions to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Dynamic dual vocals alternate between aggressive screams and melodic singing, creating a contrast that drives the emotional intensity of the songs.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, providing moments of heaviness that punctuate the more melodic sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- aggressive anthems for empowerment
- dynamic vocal interplay throughout
- energetic tracks for workout sessions
- cathartic release of frustration
- intense themes for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek slow, contemplative moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Take It Like a Man' was released in 2015, Butcher Babies were building on their rising reputation following their debut album 'Goliath,' which had established them as a formidable presence in metalcore. This sophomore effort showcased their growth in songwriting and vocal experimentation, solidifying their position within the aggressive music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In This Moment· Arch Enemy· Motionless in White
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monsters Ball 3:57
- 2 Igniter 2:46
- 3 The Cleansing 3:55
- 4 The Butcher 3:58
- 5 Gravemaker 4:41
- 6 Thrown Away 3:38
- 7 Never Go Back 3:28
- 8 Marquee 4:19
- 9 Blood Soaked Hero 3:36
- 10 Dead Man Walking 4:37
- 11 For the Fight 3:20
- 12 Blonde Girls All Look the Same 2:42
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