What makes Till the End by Phinehas notable?

'Till the End' received positive critical reception, cementing Phinehas as a notable act in the metalcore scene. It debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, showcasing their growing popularity and influence. Released on January 1, 2015, 'Till the End' is Phinehas's second studio album, following their debut 'The Bridge Between.' At this point in their career, the band was seeking to solidify their identity within the metalcore genre while building on the momentum gained from their earlier work.

How many songs are on Till the End?

Till the End has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Till the End

Phinehas · 2015

42 min · 13 tracks · metalcore

Aggressive metalcore riffs blend with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that oscillates between despair and resilience.

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Coup de grâce — This track stands out with its relentless energy and intense breakdowns, encapsulating the band's signature style while addressing themes of struggle and perseverance.
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Tetelestai — With its dynamic shifts in tempo and powerful lyrical content, this song highlights the band's ability to merge melodic elements with heavy instrumentation.
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Till the End — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on loyalty and endurance, blending heartfelt lyrics with an anthemic chorus that resonates deeply.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances aggressive instrumentation with introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating dynamic contrasts that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The final three tracks slow down significantly, introducing atmospheric elements that provide a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dead Choir 3:32
2 White Livered 3:04
3 Truth Be Told 3:40
4 Non 1:27
5 Forever West 3:30
6 Tetelestai 3:48
7 Coup de grâce 2:54
8 Omnis 1:28
9 Seven 6:42
10 Iliaster (More Than Skin) 3:24
11 Evening Gray and Morning Red 3:19
12 Moriar 1:49
13 Till the End 3:19

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