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The Sea of Tragic Beasts

Fit for an Autopsy · 2019

43 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

A relentless fusion of crushing riffs and emotional intensity that explores themes of loss and despair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Sea of Tragic Beasts — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes with its haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, setting a stark tone for the entire record.
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    No Man Is Without Fear — This track combines aggressive instrumentals with introspective lyrics, creating a juxtaposition that highlights the internal battles faced by individuals.
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    Your Pain Is Mine — Offering a raw emotional depth, this song showcases the band's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability, resonating deeply with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive instrumentation with emotional themes, showcasing strong writing and production.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features a slow build-up before launching into aggressive riffs, setting a heavy tone for the rest of the record.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages, creating dynamic contrasts.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

  • relentless emotional intensity throughout
  • cathartic release in every track
  • haunting melodies with crushing riffs
  • focused listening for deep connection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer light, upbeat experiences
  • seek instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Career context
The Sea of Tragic Beasts marks Fit for an Autopsy's third studio album, following their 2017 release, The Great Collapse. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound within the metalcore genre while gaining significant recognition for their lyrical depth and musical complexity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Sea of Tragic Beasts 4:24
  • 2 No Man Is Without Fear 4:39
  • 3 Shepherd 4:11
  • 4 Your Pain Is Mine 5:12
  • 5 Mirrors 4:22
  • 6 Unloved 2:45
  • 7 Mourn 4:31
  • 8 Warfare 3:20
  • 9 Birds of Prey 5:28
  • 10 Napalm Dreams 4:56

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