The Summoning
Glamour of the Kill · 2011
46 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A fierce blend of melodic metalcore and uplifting anthems, driven by powerful guitar riffs and emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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If Only She Knew — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious chorus and dynamic instrumentation, encapsulating the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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Dying From the Inside — The emotional weight of this track is heightened by its lyrical exploration of inner turmoil, showcasing both vulnerability and strength that resonates throughout the album.
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Army of the Dead — With its relentless energy and aggressive rhythms, this track exemplifies the band's metalcore roots while also incorporating catchy hooks that appeal to a wider audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic metalcore elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and anthemic choruses.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often layering harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that serve as dynamic contrasts within the songs, creating moments of intensity followed by melodic relief.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 If Only She Knew 4:27
- 2 World's End 4:33
- 3 Feeling Alive 3:28
- 4 Dying From the Inside 4:41
- 5 Lost Souls 3:56
- 6 Malevolent Reign 1:53
- 7 Supremacy 4:02
- 8 Here, Behind These Walls 5:32
- 9 Through the Eyes of the Broken 4:31
- 10 Army of the Dead 4:06
- 11 The Summoning 5:47
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