The March
Unearth · 2008
47 min · 11 tracks · melodic metalcore
Melodic riffs intertwine with aggressive vocals, creating a relentless sound that embodies the spirit of metalcore's mid-2000s peak.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Will Be Done — Opening with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses, this track sets the tone for the album's intensity and lyrical themes of determination.
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Hail the Shrine — This track combines intricate guitar work with driving rhythms, showcasing the band's technical prowess while delivering a memorable refrain.
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Grave of Opportunity — With its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this song exemplifies Unearth's signature style and highlights their lyrical exploration of resilience.
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Letting Go — Diverging from the album's heavier moments, this track features introspective lyrics paired with melodic instrumentation, providing a contrast that deepens the album's emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive riffs and harsh vocals, while the second half introduces more melodic interludes.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift tempo dramatically, creating a contrast between intensity and melody.
- 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 bursts of relentless energy
- cathartic full-volume release
- intense moments of melodic aggression
- engaging anthems for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
- want lengthy, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The March was Unearth's fourth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed record, III: In the Eyes of Fire. At this point, they were solidifying their place in the metalcore scene after significant tours and building a dedicated fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· August Burns Red· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Will Be Done 3:37
- 2 Hail the Shrine 3:57
- 3 Crow Killer 3:17
- 4 Grave of Opportunity 3:53
- 5 We Are Not Anonymous 3:03
- 6 The March 3:29
- 7 Cutman 3:12
- 8 The Chosen 3:53
- 9 Letting Go 4:43
- 10 Truth or Consequence 4:10
- 11 Our Callous Skin 10:15
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