What makes The Avarice of Man by The Red Shore notable?

This album received significant attention in the metalcore community, particularly for its thematic depth and musical complexity. It charted well on the ARIA charts for independent releases and solidified The Red Shore's reputation as innovators in the genre, influencing a wave of heavy bands emerging from Australia. The Avarice of Man was The Red Shore's second album, following their debut, Untitled, released in 2007. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the Australian heavy music scene, known for their complex compositions and thought-provoking lyrics that explored existential themes.

How many songs are on The Avarice of Man?

The Avarice of Man has 13 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

The Avarice of Man

The Red Shore · 2010

56 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

A furious blend of relentless metalcore riffs and aggressive punk energy, driven by dark themes and intense vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Seed of Annihilation — This track showcases intricate guitar work and a dynamic vocal range, encapsulating the album's exploration of destruction and rebirth.
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Human, All Too Human — With its philosophical lyrics and powerful instrumentation, this song embodies the album's overarching themes of human fallibility and moral ambiguity.
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Armies of Damnation — This track features relentless tempo shifts and a haunting atmosphere, effectively representing the struggle against despair that permeates the album.
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Awakening — As an introspective closer, it contrasts the chaos of earlier tracks with a moment of reflection, underscoring the journey through darkness towards understanding.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album combines complex structures with aggressive energy, appealing to fans of both metalcore and punk.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and intense drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from rapid sections to slower, heavier breakdowns that emphasize the lyrical themes.
Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of tension.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

The Avarice of Man

The shift to addressing collective humanity directly highlights a societal critique that questions moral integrity amidst chaos.

This choice amplifies the emotional weight of the argument being made, making it a pivotal moment in articulating the album’s core message.

Tracklist

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

1 Creation 0:57
2 The Seed of Annihilation 4:12
3 Human, All Too Human 4:11
4 The Approaching Tempest 5:16
5 The Avarice of Man 5:43
6 Of First and Last Things 4:55
7 Armies of Damnation 4:42
8 Inflict of De-Creation 4:54
9 The Union 1:03
10 And Its Own 5:49
11 Awakening 5:29
12 Reduced to Ruin 4:28
13 The Relapse of Humanity 5:05

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