The Fallout
Crown the Empire · 2012
39 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, fueled by emotional intensity and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Fallout — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of disaster and recovery, blending heavy instrumentals with engaging melodies that showcase the band's dynamic range.
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Memories of a Broken Heart — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics addressing heartbreak, supported by powerful vocal performances that highlight the emotional weight throughout the album.
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Johnny's Revenge — With its narrative-driven lyrics and explosive instrumentation, this closing track effectively ties together the album's themes while leaving listeners with a lasting impression of intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of metalcore elements but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, often layering them together to create a dense sound texture.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic shifts, creating dynamic contrasts within the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic bursts of emotional intensity
- cathartic anthems for release
- short tracks for quick energy
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- relentless drive for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Fallout is Crown the Empire's debut studio album, released in early 2012 after their initial EP release. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out a niche within the post-hardcore scene, leveraging their unique sound to attract attention from both critics and fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans· The Word Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Memories of a Broken Heart
The lyrics shift from introspective reflection to a direct confrontation of lost love's impact.
This structural change emphasizes the transition from passive remembrance to active engagement with pain, marking a pivotal emotional point in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh, Catastrophe 2:00
- 2 The Fallout 3:56
- 3 Memories of a Broken Heart 4:13
- 4 Makeshift Chemistry 4:11
- 5 The One You Feed 3:53
- 6 Menace 4:28
- 7 Graveyard Souls 3:23
- 8 Two's Too Many 3:05
- 9 Evidence 3:27
- 10 Children of Love 3:04
- 11 Johnny's Revenge 4:15
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