The Revelation
Coldrain · 2013
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A potent blend of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs that captures the emotional turmoil of youth and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The War Is On — This opening track establishes the album's intense energy with fierce instrumentation and powerful vocals that encapsulate themes of struggle and conflict.
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Fade Away — Here, the juxtaposition of melodic verses against heavy choruses showcases the band's ability to balance vulnerability with aggression, making it a standout representation of their style.
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Chasing Dreams — Closing the album with an inspirational message, this track combines soaring melodies with reflective lyrics, embodying the hopeful spirit that permeates throughout The Revelation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic aggression with melodic moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a fast pace that carries into the fourth track before slowing down.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide brief pauses in intensity, allowing for emotional reflection before returning to heavier sections.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective energy
- dynamic balance of aggression
- cathartic anthems for release
- engaging with melodic hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, The Revelation marks Coldrain's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, The Enemy Inside. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a burgeoning Japanese band into a more recognized force in the international metalcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Architects· Bring Me the Horizon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The War Is On 3:32
- 2 The Revelation 4:14
- 3 Time Bomb 3:09
- 4 Fade Away 3:44
- 5 You Lie 3:42
- 6 Next to You 3:56
- 7 Given Up on You 3:16
- 8 Voiceless 3:18
- 9 Evolve 3:33
- 10 Behind the Curtain 3:17
- 11 Aware and Awake 3:47
- 12 Chasing Dreams 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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