Is The Poison a good place to start with Bullet for My Valentine?

Yes, The Poison is recommended as a starting point for new Bullet for My Valentine listeners. A fierce blend of melodic metalcore and punk energy that channels raw emotion through powerful riffs and heartfelt lyrics. Released on October 3, 2005, 'The Poison' was Bullet for My Valentine's debut album, launching them into the metalcore spotlight. At this point, the band was transitioning from local UK acts to international recognition, following their earlier EP 'Hand of Blood' in 2004 which had begun to build their fanbase.

Who is The Poison for?

The Poison works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experience.

How many songs are on The Poison?

The Poison has 23 tracks, running approximately 91 minutes.

The Poison

Bullet for My Valentine · 2005

91 min · 23 tracks · punk · metalcore

A fierce blend of melodic metalcore and punk energy that channels raw emotion through powerful riffs and heartfelt lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experience
powerful riffs for motivation
contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on October 3, 2005, 'The Poison' was Bullet for My Valentine's debut album, launching them into the metalcore spotlight. At this point, the band was transitioning from local UK acts to international recognition, following their earlier EP 'Hand of Blood' in 2004 which had begun to build their fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors: Killswitch Engage· Parkway Drive· As I Lay Dying
If this clicks, go next to: Scream Aim Fire — Continues the intense energy and melodic metalcore sound established in The Poison.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Her Voice Resides".

Disc 1

1 Intro 2:22
2 Her Voice Resides Start here 4:18
3 4 Words (to Choke Upon) 3:43
4 Tears Don’t Fall 5:48
5 Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do) 3:35
6 Hit the Floor 3:30
7 All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me) 3:45
8 Room 409 4:01
9 The Poison 3:39
10 10 Years Today 3:56
11 Cries in Vain 3:56
12 Spit You Out 4:07
13 The End 6:45
14 7 Days 3:24
15 My Fist, Your Mouth, Her Scars 3:52
16 Spit You Out (live at Brixton Academy, London) 4:17
17 All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me) (live at Brixton Academy, London) 4:03

Disc 2

1 Hand of Blood 3:32
2 4 Words (To Choke Upon) 3:49
3 Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do) 3:35
4 4 Words (To Choke Upon) (filmed live at Club Quattro, Shibuya, Tokyo) 3:43
5 Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do) (filmed live at Club Quattro, Shibuya, Tokyo) 3:39
6 Cries in Vain (filmed live at Club Quattro, Shibuya, Tokyo) 4:12

What to play next

Listen next

Scream Aim Fire

2008

Continues the intense energy and melodic metalcore sound established in The Poison.

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You/Play with Me

2002

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