What makes The Sick, Dumb & Happy by The Charm The Fury notable?

The album received positive reviews and helped elevate The Charm The Fury within the metalcore genre, charting in several European countries. Its impact was evident as it led to increased visibility for the band in international tours and festivals, establishing them as a notable act in the modern metal scene. Released on January 1, 2017, The Sick, Dumb & Happy was The Charm The Fury's second studio album, following their debut, A Shade of My Former Self in 2013. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the metalcore scene, showcasing a matured sound while expanding their lyrical themes and musical complexity.

How many songs are on The Sick, Dumb & Happy?

The Sick, Dumb & Happy has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

The Sick, Dumb & Happy

The Charm The Fury · 2017

42 min · 11 tracks · metalcore

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and dynamic melodies, embodying the chaos of contemporary metalcore.

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Weaponized — This track features intense breakdowns paired with anthemic choruses, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression with melodic sensibility.
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Blood and Salt — With its reflective lyrics and powerful instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's deeper themes of struggle and resilience.
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Silent War — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and emotional intensity, highlighting the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive and melodic elements typical of metalcore, showcasing solid craft but lacking standout compositions.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same song, adding to the emotional intensity and complexity of the arrangements.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Down on the Ropes 3:23
2 Echoes 4:39
3 Weaponized 3:54
4 No End in Sight 3:55
5 Blood and Salt 5:11
6 Corner Office Maniacs 0:54
7 The Future Need Us Not 3:29
8 Silent War 4:11
9 The Hell in Me 3:59
10 Songs of Obscenity 4:12
11 Break and Dominate 4:18

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A Shade Of My Former Self

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