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The Curse

Atreyu · 2004

55 min · 16 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore

A blend of aggressive metalcore and melodic hooks that echo the emotional turmoil of youth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics that engage
  • emotional peaks and valleys
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • great for intense workout sessions
  • narrative journey through turmoil

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer consistent, mellow sounds
  • seek standalone, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Curse' was Atreyu's third studio album following their breakthrough with 'The Betrayed.' At this point, they were solidifying their place in the metalcore scene with an expanding fanbase and notable festival appearances. This album marked a crucial evolution in their sound, showcasing a balance between aggression and melody.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Blood Children (An Introduction) 1:14
  • 2 Bleeding Mascara 2:26
  • 3 Right Side of the Bed 3:42
  • 4 This Flesh a Tomb 3:59
  • 5 You Eclipsed by Me 3:38
  • 6 The Crimson 4:01
  • 7 The Remembrance Ballad 4:27
  • 8 An Interlude 2:09
  • 9 Corseting 2:10
  • 10 Demonology and Heartache 3:42
  • 11 My Sanity on the Funeral Pyre 3:40
  • 12 Nevada’s Grace 3:48
  • 13 Five Vicodin Chased With a Shot of Clarity 4:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Possessed 2:56
  • 2 American Hollow 3:35
  • 3 The Sadist Nation 5:12

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