Released 10 years ago
They Bleed Red
Light the Torch · 2016
58 min · 14 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and dynamic vocal shifts that captures both aggression and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Last Breath — This track features an impactful chorus that juxtaposes haunting melodies with fierce instrumentation, encapsulating the emotional struggle present throughout the album.
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Let the Pain Take Hold — The song delivers a powerful message of confronting inner demons, underscored by its engaging dynamics and memorable hooks.
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I Am Alive — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting themes, this track serves as a cathartic resolution amidst the darker tones of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of alternating clean and harsh vocals, creating dynamic shifts in intensity across tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic guitar leads that contrast with heavy breakdowns, enhancing the emotional weight of the music.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the latter half introduces slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let the Pain Take Hold
A pivotal moment occurs when a shift in lyrical perspective challenges the listener to confront their own pain directly.
This structural choice invites personal reflection, making it a standout point that deepens the connection between artist and audience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Consume the Damned 3:37
- 2 The Way We Die 3:31
- 3 Your Last Breath 4:30
- 4 Stay of Execution 3:39
- 5 Break the Ties 4:39
- 6 Shattered Silence 4:15
- 7 Let the Pain Take Hold 4:33
- 8 Master of None 4:54
- 9 Searching for the Sun 3:55
- 10 How the End Shall Be 4:32
- 11 Broken by the Cold 5:20
- 12 Eye of the Tiger 4:04
- 13 I Am Alive 4:32
- 14 We Live 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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