The Powerless Rise
As I Lay Dying · 2010
44 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and introspective lyrics wrapped in aggressive instrumentation.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. It received generally positive reviews from critics, highlighting its intricate musicianship and lyrical depth, contributing to As I Lay Dying's influence on the metalcore genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression introspective themes of struggle cathartic release through intensity
- Context
- The Powerless Rise is As I Lay Dying's fifth studio album, released during a peak in their commercial success following the acclaimed An Ocean Between Us. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the metalcore scene and were beginning to explore deeper lyrical themes and more complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beyond Our Suffering Standout 2:49
- 2 Anodyne Sea Standout 4:34
- 3 Without Conclusion 3:15
- 4 Parallels 4:57
- 5 The Plague Standout 3:42
- 6 Anger and Apathy 4:25
- 7 Condemned 2:49
- 8 Upside Down Kingdom 4:00
- 9 Vacancy 4:26
- 10 The Only Constant Is Change 4:07
- 11 The Blinding of False Light 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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