This Means War
Attack Attack! · 2012
36 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of metalcore intensity and electronic elements, punctuated by aggressive vocals and melodic interludes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Revolution — Opening the album with explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the chaotic sound that characterizes This Means War while introducing lyrical themes of conflict and change.
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The Betrayal — This track features a compelling dynamic shift between heavy breakdowns and catchy choruses, exemplifying the band's balance of aggression and melody that defines their style.
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The Motivation — With introspective lyrics layered over driving instrumentals, this song highlights the personal struggles faced by individuals amidst external chaos, making it resonate strongly with listeners.
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The Wretched — The combination of brutal riffs and electronic influences in this track showcases the band's experimental approach on this album, pushing boundaries within metalcore.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends metalcore with electronic elements but lacks standout compositions or cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of electronic elements layered over traditional metalcore instrumentation, creating a hybrid sound.
- Each track typically alternates between aggressive breakdowns and melodic interludes, maintaining a high energy level throughout.
- The running time is tightly packed, with most tracks clocking in around three to four minutes, contributing to a brisk pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- immersive emotional experiences
- dynamic energy shifts
- motivational listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, This Means War was Attack Attack!'s third studio album and marked their first release after a significant lineup change, with new vocalist, and a shift in their sound toward more electronic influences. The album came during a transitional phase for the band as they attempted to redefine their identity within the metalcore genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Asking Alexandria· Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Revolution 4:12
- 2 The Betrayal 3:27
- 3 The Hopeless 3:38
- 4 The Reality 3:50
- 5 The Abduction 3:02
- 6 The Motivation 4:06
- 7 The Wretched 4:06
- 8 The Family 3:10
- 9 The Confrontation 3:37
- 10 The Eradication 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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