Throne
Bring Me the Horizon · 2015
3 min · 1 track · pop rock
Aggressive instrumentation and anthemic choruses collide in a powerful expression of resilience and empowerment.
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Throne — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of defiance and strength, with an explosive chorus that encourages listeners to rise above adversity. Its blend of heavy riffs and catchy melodies exemplifies Bring Me the Horizon’s evolution into a more accessible sound while retaining their core intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines aggressive instrumentation with anthemic choruses, showcasing a strong transition in the band's sound.
What we noticed
- The song features a driving rhythm with heavy guitar riffs and layered vocal harmonies that build to a powerful chorus.
- The structure includes a verse-chorus format, with the chorus being notably anthemic and designed for audience participation.
- There is a consistent use of dynamics, where verses are more subdued compared to the explosive choruses, creating a contrast that emphasizes the message.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established the band's reputation in modern rock, marking a pivotal transition in their sound.
- Themes
- overcoming adversity· mainstream metal evolution
- Career context
- Released in mid-2015, 'Throne' marked a pivotal moment for Bring Me the Horizon as their first single from the album 'That's the Spirit'. This period showcased the band's transition from metalcore roots to a more mainstream sound, broadening their audience significantly. The single followed their successful album 'Sempiternal' and solidified their place in the evolving landscape of alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Throne 3:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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