The Trouble with Angels
Filter · 2010
41 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock
A blend of raw industrial rock energy infused with introspective lyrics and haunting melodies that explore personal demons.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Inevitable Relapse Start here — This track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of struggle and regret, featuring an urgent tempo paired with reflective lyrics that delve into addiction.
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Absentee Father — Here, the emotional weight is palpable as it addresses familial issues with raw honesty, showcasing Patrick's ability to meld personal narrative with impactful sound.
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Clouds — With its atmospheric instrumentation and poignant lyrics, this track stands out as a moment of introspection amidst the album's heavier themes, inviting listeners to reflect.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective lyrical exploration
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores darker themes appealing to dedicated fans, but not widely recognized.
- Themes
- addiction struggles· familial abandonment· personal demons
- Career context
- Released on August 17, 2010, The Trouble with Angels is Filter's fifth studio album, coming after their 2008 release Anthems for the Damned. This period marked a significant return for frontman Richard Patrick, who had faced various challenges since the band's commercial peak in the late '90s. The album showcases a matured sound while addressing themes of addiction and personal loss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· Stabbing Westward
Tracklist
- 1 The Inevitable Relapse Start here 3:30
- 2 Drug Boy 3:47
- 3 Absentee Father 3:59
- 4 No Love 4:20
- 5 No Re-Entry 5:40
- 6 Down With Me 3:53
- 7 Catch a Falling Knife 4:03
- 8 The Trouble With Angels 3:53
- 9 Clouds 3:33
- 10 Fades Like a Photograph (Dead Angel) 4:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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