Released 20 years ago
United in Regret
Arsis · 2006
36 min · 9 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and haunting melodies intertwine with blistering vocals in the realm of melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh, the Humanity — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with its complex guitar work and aggressive vocals, making it a definitive statement of the band's technical prowess.
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United in Regret — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of despair and introspection, featuring a memorable chorus that highlights the band's melodic sensibility.
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Lust Before the Maggots Conquest — With its intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies Arsis's ability to blend brutality with melody seamlessly, representing their signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that are layered over the main riff, adding complexity to the arrangements.
- The vocal delivery shifts between harsh growls and clean singing, providing contrast and depth to the lyrical themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady introspection on repeat
- haunting melodies for reflection
- mid-tempo flow for focus
- dark atmosphere for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party energy
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, 'United in Regret' marked Arsis's second studio album, following their debut 'A Celebration of Guilt' from 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene, showcasing a refined sound that built on their initial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh, the Humanity 4:25
- 2 …And the Blind One Came 5:02
- 3 United in Regret 3:47
- 4 I Speak Through Shadows 4:06
- 5 Lust Before the Maggots Conquest 4:47
- 6 The Marriage Bed 3:15
- 7 The Cold Resistance 3:48
- 8 The Things You Said 3:23
- 9 Hopeless Truth 3:53
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