The Opposite From Within cover

The Opposite From Within

Caliban · 2004

47 min · 12 tracks · metalcore

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production typical of mid-2000s metalcore, with moments of distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes, alternating between aggressive breakdowns and melodic choruses.
  • Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, with harsh screams contrasted by clean singing, creating dynamic shifts within tracks.
  • The album's final track is an instrumental piece that serves as a reflective conclusion, differing from the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Beloved and the Hatred 3:47
  • 2 Goodbye 4:01
  • 3 I've Sold Myself 3:58
  • 4 Stand Up 3:48
  • 5 Senseless Fight 3:57
  • 6 Stigmata 3:03
  • 7 Certainty... Corpses Bleed Cold 4:26
  • 8 My Little Secret 4:02
  • 9 One of These Days 3:18
  • 10 Salvation 3:52
  • 11 Diary of an Addict 5:33
  • 12 100 Suns 3:56

Reference: MusicBrainz