The Truth
Bleeding Through · 2005
60 min · 17 tracks · metalcore
A relentless fusion of metalcore aggression and melodic undertones, anchored by raw emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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For Love and Failing — Opening with explosive energy, this track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of love intertwined with personal failure, setting a powerful tone.
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Confession — This track stands out due to its emotional depth, featuring confessional lyrics that reveal vulnerability amidst an aggressive soundscape.
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Kill to Believe — With its driving rhythm and intense lyrical content, this song highlights the struggle between self-doubt and resilience, embodying the album's core message.
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Hollywood Prison — Critiquing the superficiality of fame and success, this track incorporates both melodic hooks and heavy breakdowns, showcasing the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive metalcore with melodic undertones, showcasing a solid compositional approach but with some unevenness in execution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower sections.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, particularly in intros and bridges, adding depth to the overall sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep engagement
- cathartic release through intensity
- reflective moments amidst aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid raw emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Truth' was released in January 2005, Bleeding Through had solidified their position within the metalcore scene following their previous album, 'This Is Love, This Is Murderous'. This third studio album marked a pivotal moment as they began to gain broader recognition, culminating in their signing with Trustkill Records and expanding their audience significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Earth Crisis· As I Lay Dying
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Confession
The lyrics shift from abstract reflections to direct admissions of pain and regret.
This transition marks a pivotal point in the song, moving from general themes to personal accountability that enhances emotional weight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For Love and Failing 3:34
- 2 Confession 2:38
- 3 Love in Slow Motion 4:36
- 4 The Painkiller 2:36
- 5 Kill to Believe 3:58
- 6 Dearly Demented 5:22
- 7 Line in the Sand 4:10
- 8 She’s Gone 1:30
- 9 Tragedy of Empty Streets 2:58
- 10 Return to Sender 4:21
- 11 Hollywood Prison 2:52
- 12 The Truth 4:15
- 13 One Last Second 3:52
- 14 Fall on Proverb 3:17
- 15 13 Scars 2:56
- 16 My War 3:38
- 17 Line in the Sand (Scrap 60 remix) 3:34
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