The Flood
Of Mice & Men · 2011
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
Aggressive metalcore riffs intertwine with melodic choruses, delivering a raw exploration of personal struggles and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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O.G. Loko Start here — As the opening track, it sets the tone with explosive energy, showcasing the band's signature blend of brutality and melody while addressing themes of chaos and addiction.
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Let Live — This song encapsulates the struggle for authenticity against societal pressures, featuring dynamic shifts between heavy verses and soaring choruses that highlight the band’s versatility.
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Product of a Murderer — It dives into intense personal narratives with haunting instrumentals and deeply confessional lyrics, representing a pivotal moment of vulnerability in the album.
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When You Can’t Sleep at Night — The closing track combines ambient elements with heavy instrumentation, perfectly encapsulating the album's themes of introspection and unresolved struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Flood combines aggressive metalcore elements with emotional themes, establishing a solid but not presence in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the tempo abruptly, enhancing the aggressive energy of the music.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and resilience, with vocal delivery alternating 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
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
- short, intense listening bursts
- dynamic emotional journeys
- aggressive energy release
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Of Mice & Men's place in the metalcore scene.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2011, The Flood is Of Mice & Men's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2010. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the metalcore scene and began to refine their sound, integrating more melodic elements alongside heavy instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parkway Drive· Architects· August Burns Red
Tracklist
- 1 O.G. Loko Start here 3:18
- 2 Ben Threw 3:11
- 3 Let Live 4:16
- 4 Still YDG’n 3:11
- 5 My Understandings 2:33
- 6 Ohioisonfire 3:08
- 7 Purified 3:35
- 8 Product of a Murderer 3:52
- 9 Repeating Apologies 3:43
- 10 The Great Hendowski 3:06
- 11 I’m a Monster 1:59
- 12 When You Can’t Sleep at Night 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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