The Jaws of Life
Pierce the Veil · 2023
41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy and introspective lyrics, woven through intricate melodies and dynamic shifts.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death of an Executioner — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its aggressive instrumentation and confrontational lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of personal conflict.
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Emergency Contact — The song balances catchy melodies with darker themes, illustrating the tension between vulnerability and strength that permeates the album.
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Shared Trauma — This track features poignant storytelling that resonates with listeners, effectively capturing feelings of collective struggle amidst a backdrop of soaring instrumentals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has moments that may not fully engage on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with rapid tempo changes, while the second half introduces more introspective and slower pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate interludes that create a pause in the flow, allowing for thematic reflection before returning to full songs.
- The use of layered guitar melodies and dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses is prevalent throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyrics with urgency
- cathartic release through tension
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- engaging narratives across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 10, 2023, The Jaws of Life marks Pierce the Veil's first album since Misadventures in 2016. This record arrives after a period of lineup changes and personal reflection, showcasing the band's evolution as they navigate new themes while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleeping with Sirens· Of Mice & Men· Dance Gavin Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Death of an Executioner 4:28
- 2 Pass the Nirvana 3:17
- 3 Even When I’m Not With You 2:54
- 4 Emergency Contact 4:00
- 5 Flawless Execution 4:00
- 6 The Jaws of Life 3:43
- 7 Damn the Man, Save the Empire 3:57
- 8 Resilience 3:40
- 9 Irrational Fears (interlude) 0:22
- 10 Shared Trauma 4:13
- 11 So Far So Fake 3:56
- 12 12 Fractures 3:02
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