The Moment You Realize You're Going to Fall
Black Light Burns · 2012
72 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of industrial rock and alternative textures, layered with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Light Up — This track encapsulates the album's blend of driving rhythms and melodic hooks, showcasing a balance between aggression and accessibility.
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Torch from the Sky — With its atmospheric build and poignant lyrics, this track stands out for its emotional intensity and reflective nature, representing a thematic high point on the album.
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Your Head Will Be Rotting on a Spike — This track exemplifies the band's industrial roots through its heavy instrumentation and darkly humorous lyrics, serving as a critique of societal norms.
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The Moment You Realize You're Going to Fall — The title track features an expansive soundscape that combines haunting melodies with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of vulnerability reflected throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting introspection during solitude
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- lengthy tracks for deep engagement
- nighttime reflections with layered sounds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- want straightforward, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, this album marked Black Light Burns' second studio effort, following their debut, 'Cruel Melody' from 2007. The band, founded by Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit fame, was navigating their identity as a distinct entity while drawing from Borland's established reputation in the rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Marilyn Manson· Filter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How to Look Naked 4:04
- 2 We Light Up 4:09
- 3 I Want You To 3:10
- 4 The Girl in Black 4:17
- 5 The Colour Escapes 4:00
- 6 Tiger by the Tail 3:21
- 7 Your Head Will Be Rotting on a Spike 3:13
- 8 Torch from the Sky 6:26
- 9 Because of You 3:16
- 10 Splayed 3:34
- 11 Scream Hallelujah 3:21
- 12 Bakelite 7:00
- 13 Burn the World 4:18
- 14 Grinning Like a Slit 4:24
- 15 The Moment You Realize You're Going to Fall 6:53
- 16 War 3:30
- 17 My Gun 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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