True Friends
Bring Me the Horizon · 2015
3 min · 1 track · pop rock
A blend of aggressive riffs and raw vulnerability encapsulating the struggle between friendship and betrayal.
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True Friends — The title track captures the essence of the album with its intense exploration of betrayal amid relationships, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song blends aggression with vulnerability, showcasing strong writing and performance.
What we noticed
- The song features a dynamic contrast between heavy guitar riffs and softer, more vulnerable vocal sections.
- The structure alternates between aggressive choruses and introspective verses, emphasizing the emotional conflict.
- Lyrically, it employs direct and relatable language that captures themes of betrayal and loyalty.
- 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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5/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify their reputation in the metalcore scene with widespread acclaim.
- Themes
- betrayal in friendship· melodic aggression· post-deathcore evolution
- Career context
- By 2015, Bring Me the Horizon had established themselves as a significant force in the metalcore scene, transitioning from their earlier deathcore roots. 'True Friends' was released as a part of their fourth studio album 'That's the Spirit', which marked a pivotal shift towards a more melodic and accessible sound after the heavier 'Sempiternal'. This release solidified their evolution and broadened their appeal to a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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True Friends
The bridge shifts into a more melodic section, contrasting sharply with the verses that depict feelings of isolation and despair.
This moment highlights the internal conflict by juxtaposing harshness with melody, emphasizing the emotional turbulence present throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 True Friends 3:52
If this landed
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All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
Architects
Shares melodic aggression and themes of existential struggle and vulnerability.
Brainwashed
While She Sleeps
Combines raw emotional intensity with a focus on friendship and betrayal in its lyrical content.
Mind Games
Palisades
Features a blend of aggressive soundscapes and themes of interpersonal conflict similar to 'True Friends'.
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