Vale
Black Veil Brides · 2018
46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A cinematic blend of hard rock and metalcore, Vale combines heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Last One Start here — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending powerful instrumentals with a poignant exploration of loss and resilience.
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Dead Man Walking (Overture II) — A dramatic centerpiece featuring orchestral elements, this song showcases the band's ability to merge heavy metal with symphonic influences effectively.
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When They Call My Name — With its anthemic chorus and reflective lyrics, this track serves as a rallying cry for anyone facing adversity, exemplifying the album's themes of struggle and hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vale showcases ambitious songwriting and a blend of heavy rock with orchestral elements, creating a cohesive yet accessible sound.
What we noticed
- The first track is an instrumental overture that sets a dramatic tone, leading into the following songs which feature heavy guitar riffs and layered vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, blending strings with traditional rock instrumentation to enhance the cinematic feel.
- The album features a consistent thematic narrative that runs through the lyrics, exploring concepts of struggle and resilience across multiple tracks.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- lyrical introspection and reflection
- an anthemic sing-along feel
- thoughtful listening during commutes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Vale showcases ambitious songwriting and sonic depth, marking a high point in the band's evolution.
- Themes
- cinematic loss· theatrical resilience· orchestral struggle
- Career context
- Vale is Black Veil Brides' fifth studio album, following their 2014 release, IV. At this point in their career, the band aimed to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature theatricality. The album marked a shift towards more mature themes and experimentation in production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria· Falling in Reverse
Tracklist
- 1 Incipiens ad finem 0:21
- 2 The Last One Start here 4:41
- 3 Wake Up 2:42
- 4 When They Call My Name 3:45
- 5 The Outsider 3:46
- 6 Dead Man Walking (Overture II) 8:34
- 7 Our Destiny 3:24
- 8 The King of Pain 4:30
- 9 My Vow 2:48
- 10 Ballad of the Lonely Hearts 3:51
- 11 Throw the First Stone 4:05
- 12 Vale (This Is Where It Ends) 4:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Graveyard Shift
Motionless in White
Shares a theatrical approach with heavy riffs and introspective themes of struggle and resilience.
The Black
Asking Alexandria
Combines anthemic choruses with a cinematic soundscape, exploring themes of loss and personal turmoil.
That's the Spirit
Bring Me the Horizon
Merges melodic metalcore with introspective lyrics, reflecting on resilience amidst dark themes.
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