Violent Allies
10 Years · 2020
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A potent mix of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs that explore themes of resilience and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Shift Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics that draw listeners into an exploration of change and personal growth.
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Cut the Cord — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this track embodies the album's theme of breaking free from toxic influences, making it a standout moment of empowerment.
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Say Goodbye — Closing the album with a poignant reflection on loss and acceptance, this track combines emotional weight with a sweeping melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances atmosphere and heaviness, with strong pacing and emotional resonance throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric sound, particularly in the choruses.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in intensity, with 'Say Goodbye' ending on a reflective note that contrasts with earlier energy.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics with depth
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- cathartic energy in transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with emotional depth and sonic experimentation after a hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Violent Allies is the seventh studio album from 10 Years, marking a significant return after their previous album, (how to live) as ghosts in 2017. This album showcases a matured sound, blending their established alternative metal roots with deeper lyrical explorations and refined production techniques, positioning them firmly within the landscape of contemporary rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Shinedown· Red Sun Rising
Tracklist
- 1 The Shift Start here 3:00
- 2 The Unknown 3:00
- 3 Waiting 3:38
- 4 Déjà Vu 2:39
- 5 Without You 3:30
- 6 Cut the Cord 2:48
- 7 Planets III 2:25
- 8 Sleep in the Fire 3:08
- 9 I Wish 3:31
- 10 Start Again 2:58
- 11 Planets IV 1:56
- 12 Say Goodbye 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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