The Beauty of Destruction
Light the Torch · 2014
51 min · 13 tracks · metalcore
A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and soaring melodies that captures the raw energy of metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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A New Beginning — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, showcasing the band's blend of melody and aggression.
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Embracing the Torture — The song highlights intense lyrical themes and features dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting both vulnerability and strength—a hallmark of the band's style.
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Crawl From the Dark — With its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, this track exemplifies the emotional depth present throughout the album while maintaining a heavy sonic presence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, with harsh screams juxtaposed against clean singing, creating dynamic contrasts throughout.
- The last three tracks exhibit a gradual decrease in tempo and heaviness, allowing for a more reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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For the Dead and Broken
This section features a stark shift in perspective that directly addresses those who feel lost or abandoned, creating an intimate connection.
The choice to engage with a vulnerable audience heightens the emotional impact, making it a pivotal moment within the narrative of resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A New Beginning 4:08
- 2 My Own 3:43
- 3 Embracing the Torture 3:26
- 4 For the Dead and Broken 3:26
- 5 Seven Years Alone 3:42
- 6 It's Over 3:53
- 7 A Mind Insane 4:13
- 8 Crawl From the Dark 4:16
- 9 The Killer 3:40
- 10 I Am the Nothing 4:12
- 11 Shut It Down 3:51
- 12 As Bright as the Darkness 4:30
- 13 Sacrifice 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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