Total World Domination
Sworn Enemy · 2009
33 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
Aggressive riffs and relentless rhythms intertwine with raw, confrontational lyrics to create an intense metalcore experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sell My Soul — This opening track sets a fierce tone for the album with its driving beat and powerful vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Run for Shelter — With its frenetic energy and urgent lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to combine aggression with a sense of urgency that resonates throughout the album.
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Ready to Fight — This anthem-like song features an infectious chorus and motivational themes, making it a standout moment that showcases Sworn Enemy's hardcore roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense metalcore energy but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs paired with rapid drumming, often alternating between breakdowns and melodic sections.
- Lyrically, the songs are confrontational and direct, with themes of struggle and defiance prevalent throughout.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- urgent rhythms that demand attention
- cathartic release through aggression
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Total World Domination marked Sworn Enemy's fifth studio album, following their 2006 release, The Beginning of the End. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the metalcore scene and aimed to expand their musical reach while maintaining their aggressive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hatebreed· Shadows Fall· Unearth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Home of the Brave
The bridge shifts to an introspective reflection on personal resilience amidst external challenges.
This pivot in focus contrasts with the album's otherwise aggressive tone, adding depth by showcasing vulnerability amidst strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sell My Soul 3:24
- 2 Aftermath 4:02
- 3 Run for Shelter 3:37
- 4 Still Hating 2:54
- 5 On the Outside 3:08
- 6 Lies 2:48
- 7 Ready to Fight 3:19
- 8 Disconnect 2:58
- 9 Step in the Ring 3:44
- 10 Home of the Brave 3:09
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