The Resilient
Betraying the Martyrs · 2017
48 min · 12 tracks · deathcore
A fusion of melodic deathcore and symphonic elements, creating an intense yet emotionally charged listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Resilient — This title track embodies the album's core theme of perseverance through adversity, featuring powerful vocals that convey both anger and hope.
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Dying to Live — With its haunting melody juxtaposed against aggressive instrumentation, this track highlights the band's ability to explore deep emotional struggles while maintaining technical prowess.
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(Dis)Connected — This song's exploration of isolation resonates strongly with listeners, featuring dynamic shifts that enhance its lyrical narrative about feeling out of touch with oneself and the world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy and melodic elements effectively, showcasing a solid compositional approach within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic and symphonic elements.
- Vocals alternate between growls and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics without overshadowing the heavy instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense emotional catharsis moments
- dynamic shifts in energy
- powerful anthems for resilience
- reflective themes of struggle
Maybe skip if you
- prefer laid-back listening experiences
- want lighthearted, carefree songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, The Resilient is Betraying the Martyrs' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed album Phantom which solidified their presence in the deathcore scene. By this time, the band had been refining their sound and establishing a dedicated fanbase, pushing boundaries with more intricate arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· All Shall Perish· Whitechapel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost for Words 3:59
- 2 Take Me Back 4:50
- 3 The Great Disillusion 4:18
- 4 Dying to Live 3:45
- 5 The Resilient 4:10
- 6 Unregistered 4:22
- 7 Won't Back Down 4:11
- 8 (Dis)Connected 4:14
- 9 Behind the Glass 3:21
- 10 Waste My Time 3:29
- 11 Ghost 3:31
- 12 Wide Awake 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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