The Oracle cover

The Oracle

Godsmack · 2010

44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · post-grunge

A blend of hard-hitting riffs and introspective lyrics, merging aggression with vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • introspective moments amid aggression
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • cathartic release through lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 4, 2010, 'The Oracle' marked Godsmack's fifth studio album, arriving after their commercial peak with 'Faceless' in 2003. By this time, the band had established a significant presence in the alternative metal scene, yet faced challenges in maintaining relevance amidst changing musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Disturbed· Seether· Breaking Benjamin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cryin’ Like a Bitch 3:22
  • 2 Saints and Sinners 4:10
  • 3 War and Peace 3:09
  • 4 Love-Hate-Sex-Pain 5:15
  • 5 What If? 6:35
  • 6 Devil’s Swing 3:30
  • 7 Good Day to Die 3:55
  • 8 Forever Shamed 3:23
  • 9 Shadow of a Soul 4:44
  • 10 The Oracle 6:22

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