True till Death
Death Before Dishonor · 2002
42 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
Aggressive riffs and raw vocals collide in a relentless exploration of personal struggle and societal issues.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Till Death — The title track serves as a manifesto of the band's values, presenting a powerful declaration of loyalty set against heavy instrumentals that embody the spirit of hardcore punk.
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Forever Alone — This track captures feelings of isolation and despair through its compelling lyrics and driving rhythm, making it relatable for listeners navigating personal struggles.
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Endless Suffering — With its intense tempo and raw emotion, this song encapsulates the album's overarching theme of confronting hardship head-on, resonating deeply with the hardcore community.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive instrumentation with raw vocals, effectively capturing hardcore punk's intensity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro before launching into aggressive riffs and fast tempos that dominate the first half.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, shouted style, often layered with gang vocals that emphasize the themes of loyalty and struggle.
- Tracks frequently feature breakdowns that shift from high-energy sections to slower, heavier moments, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The final three tracks maintain a relentless pace, concluding with an intense finish that leaves little room for respite.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:49
- 2 True Till Death 4:03
- 3 Nowhere Bound 4:07
- 4 Another Day 3:03
- 5 Time To Die 3:27
- 6 Torn Apart 3:12
- 7 Seven 1:48
- 8 Forever Alone 3:56
- 9 Hopeless 3:55
- 10 Slut Song 1:35
- 11 Play Your Part 3:29
- 12 Endless Suffering 2:13
- 13 Nothing But Agony 1:57
- 14 Under My Skin 4:27
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