This Is Exile
Whitechapel · 2008
43 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Relentlessly aggressive riffs intertwine with guttural vocals, crafting a dark atmosphere that defines the deathcore genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Father of Lies — Opening with ferocious intensity, this track sets the tone for the album with its relentless pace and thematic exploration of betrayal and deceit.
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Possession — This track features complex time signatures and intricate breakdowns, exemplifying the band's technical prowess while addressing themes of inner demons and struggle.
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Death Becomes Him — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed to brutal riffs, this song highlights a more atmospheric side of Whitechapel, allowing for emotional depth amidst the aggression.
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Messiahbolical — As the longest track on the album, it showcases an ambitious structure that blends melodic elements with crushing heaviness, serving as an epic conclusion to the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album showcases strong songwriting and production within the deathcore genre, though it may not stand out as uniquely influential.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features blast beats and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless tone for the first half.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and higher-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs incorporate breakdowns that slow the tempo significantly, allowing for moments of heaviness amidst the speed.
- The last two tracks feature extended instrumental sections that build tension before concluding with intense climaxes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression and intensity
- dark atmosphere for late nights
- short bursts of cathartic energy
- emotional release through heavy sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want soft, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is Exile marked Whitechapel's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2007. At this stage, the band was solidifying their identity within the deathcore scene and expanding their audience through relentless touring and exposure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carnifex· Thy Art Is Murder· Fit for an Autopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Father of Lies 4:03
- 2 This Is Exile 3:40
- 3 Possession 5:04
- 4 To All That Are Dead 3:38
- 5 Exalt 3:05
- 6 Somatically Incorrect 3:10
- 7 Death Becomes Him 3:18
- 8 Daemon (The Procreated) 3:13
- 9 Eternal Refuge 3:42
- 10 Of Legions 2:43
- 11 Messiahbolical 7:22
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