Released 11 years ago this October
The Dying Things We Live For
Like Moths to Flames · 2015
31 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, underscoring the emotional turmoil of the modern human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Art of Losing — This track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of struggle and resilience, combining melodic hooks with raw emotional delivery that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Fighting Fire With Fire — Featuring intense instrumentation and compelling lyrics about confronting challenges head-on, this track stands out for its dynamic shifts and powerful vocal performance.
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Wasted Days — This song reflects on time lost due to regret and indecision, using poignant lyrics paired with anthemic choruses that invite listener engagement and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and intense vocals, while the second half shifts to more melodic elements and introspective lyrics.
- Several songs incorporate breakdowns that are characteristic of metalcore, creating dynamic contrasts between heavy and softer sections.
- The album's lyrical themes focus on mental health and emotional struggles, which are reflected in the vocal delivery that alternates between harsh screams and clean singing.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No King 3:33
- 2 Thrown to the Wind 2:40
- 3 The Art of Losing 3:23
- 4 Fighting Fire With Fire 3:16
- 5 Never Repent 3:24
- 6 The Give and Take 3:16
- 7 History Repeats 2:55
- 8 Wasted Days 3:08
- 9 Destined for Dirt 2:59
- 10 Wither 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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