The Split Program II cover

The Split Program II

Caliban · 2005

69 min · 21 tracks · metalcore

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics that define metalcore's early 2000s sound.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its critical reception and contribution to the metalcore genre's evolution, showcasing a fusion of melodic elements with hardcore aggression. It helped Caliban secure a dedicated fanbase and charted in various European countries, marking a significant step in their career trajectory.
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Context
Released in January 2005, 'The Split Program II' is Caliban's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Opposite from Within' (2003). At this point, the band was solidifying their presence within the European metalcore scene and exploring deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their signature intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Beartooth

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Unleash Enlightenment Standout 5:03
  • 2 No One Will Shed a Tear 4:41
  • 3 Nyfædd Von 2:49
  • 4 If This Is a Man 2:39
  • 5 Downfall of Christ 3:10
  • 6 Destroy Fascism Standout 1:59
  • 7 The Revenge 3:20
  • 8 Arena of Concealment 3:18
  • 9 One Day 2:22
  • 10 A Summer Dream 4:41
  • 11 One More Lie Standout 3:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 0:32
  • 2 Assassin of Love 3:22
  • 3 A Summerdream 3:56
  • 4 Sunday’s Words 3:31
  • 5 Partisan 3:17
  • 6 Outro 0:51
  • 7 Suffocated in the Exhaust of Our Machines 4:57
  • 8 No Single Inch 2:41
  • 9 The Seventh Cross 3:42
  • 10 One More Lie Standout 5:03

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