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.
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
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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
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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Whitechapel· The Black Dahlia Murder
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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