The Black Rose EP
Blindside · 2007
32 min · 8 tracks · alternative metal
A vibrant fusion of alternative metal and melodic hooks, enveloped in emotional intensity and rhythmic dynamism.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Way You Dance — This track opens the EP with an infectious energy that blends powerful riffs with catchy melodies, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Black Rose — As the title track, it encapsulates the emotional depth and lyrical introspection present throughout the EP, showcasing Blindside's signature sound.
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Pretty Nights — This song stands out for its contrasting softness against heavier instrumentals, highlighting the band's range and ability to weave vulnerability into their music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotive melodies for introspective moments
- short bursts of youthful energy
- live tracks that capture raw
- dynamic pacing with reflective pauses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Black Rose EP marks Blindside's return after a four-year hiatus following their last studio album, About a Burning Fire. Released in early 2007, this EP showcases the band's evolution towards a more polished sound while maintaining their core identity in the alternative metal scene. This release also serves as a bridge to their subsequent full-length album, The Great Awakening.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Haste the Day· Underoath· The Devil Wears Prada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way You Dance 3:31
- 2 Slow Motion 3:59
- 3 Pretty Nights 3:00
- 4 The Color of My Eyes 3:29
- 5 Black Rose 5:09
- 6 My Alibi (live) 5:34
- 7 Fell in Love With the Game (live) 3:30
- 8 When I Remember (live) 4:46
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