Released 20 years ago
The Price of Existence
All Shall Perish · 2006
43 min · 11 tracks · deathcore
A ferocious blend of intricate guitar work and unrelenting vocals creates an intense landscape of existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wage Slaves — The track showcases blistering riffs paired with a relentless rhythm section, encapsulating the band's critique of modern labor conditions through aggressive instrumentation.
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There Is No Business to Be Done on a Dead Planet — This song's haunting melodies juxtaposed with its harsh lyrical content highlight the band's commitment to addressing environmental issues, making it a standout piece on the album.
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Prisoner of War — With its dynamic shifts from brutal breakdowns to melodic interludes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to weave emotional depth into their heavy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and dynamic shifts, solidifying its place in deathcore.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Guitar work includes complex riffs and intricate solos, often layered with harmonized melodies.
- Vocals shift between guttural growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic vocal landscape throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast sharply with the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady intensity throughout listening
- existential themes that provoke thought
- ferocious energy for workout sessions
- in-order listening for full impact
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, uplifting sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Price of Existence is the second studio album from All Shall Perish, released in 2006 following their debut, Hate. This record marked a significant step in their evolution, showcasing tighter compositions and more sophisticated arrangements as they became prominent figures in the deathcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Suicide Silence· Carnifex
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eradication 3:54
- 2 Wage Slaves 3:42
- 3 The Day of Justice 3:31
- 4 There Is No Business to Be Done on a Dead Planet 3:01
- 5 Better Living Through Catastrophe 4:58
- 6 Prisoner of War 4:42
- 7 Greyson 2:12
- 8 We Hold These Truths... 3:42
- 9 The True Beast 3:35
- 10 Promises 3:02
- 11 The Last Relapse 6:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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