The Art of Balance
Shadows Fall · 2002
52 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · melodic death metal
A whirlwind of aggressive riffs and melodic passages that encapsulate the chaos of modern metal.
The Art of Balance is an album by Shadows Fall, released in 2002. A whirlwind of aggressive riffs and melodic passages that encapsulate the chaos of modern metal. 'The Art of Balance' received critical acclaim and marked a significant moment for Shadows Fall as they gained mainstream recognition, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album's fusion of genres influenced many subsequent metalcore bands, contributing to the evolution of the genre in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Art of Balance sound like?
A whirlwind of aggressive riffs and melodic passages that encapsulate the chaos of modern metal. Rooted in thrash metal and metalcore.
What makes The Art of Balance by Shadows Fall notable?
'The Art of Balance' received critical acclaim and marked a significant moment for Shadows Fall as they gained mainstream recognition, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album's fusion of genres influenced many subsequent metalcore bands, contributing to the evolution of the genre in the early 2000s. Released on September 17, 2002, 'The Art of Balance' is Shadows Fall's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Of One Blood' in 2000. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the metalcore scene, blending elements of melodic death metal and thrash to carve out a unique sound.
How many songs are on The Art of Balance?
The Art of Balance has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Idle Hands 3:34
- 2 Thoughts Without Words 4:31
- 4 Casting Shade 2:09
- 5 Stepping Outside the Circle Standout 5:25
- 6 The Art of Balance Standout 4:46
- 7 Mystery of One Spirit 5:10
- 8 The Idiot Box 4:30
- 9 Prelude to Disaster 1:48
- 10 A Fire in Babylon Standout 7:30
- 11 Welcome to the Machine 5:05
Disc 2
- 1 Destroyer of Senses 2:59
- 2 Thoughts Without Words (live) 4:33
Release Date
September 17, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 5 sec
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