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Visions of Another Hell

Blood Youth · 2021

47 min · 11 tracks

A visceral blend of metalcore and electronic elements, channeling raw emotion through aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Iron Lung — This track stands out with its relentless energy and thoughtful lyrics that tackle feelings of suffocation and anxiety, showcasing Blood Youth's ability to merge intensity with introspection.
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    Something To Numb The Pain — Here, the band combines haunting melodies with heavy riffs, creating a compelling narrative about coping mechanisms that resonates deeply with listeners facing their own struggles.
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    Dogma — At nearly eight minutes long, this closing track encapsulates the album's essence through its dynamic shifts and profound exploration of societal expectations, making it an ambitious standout piece.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends metalcore with electronic elements while exploring deep themes, though it remains within genre conventions.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief ambient track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive instrumentation on the following tracks.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspection and a sense of resolution as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Human Blur

    A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from personal reflection to a broader commentary on losing one's identity in a chaotic world.

    This transition highlights the struggle between individual experience and collective societal pressures, emphasizing the album's thematic depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 a-LTX 3:43
  • 2 Iron Lung 4:19
  • 3 Something To Numb The Pain 3:49
  • 4 Cells 5:02
  • 5 Body Of Wire 3:29
  • 6 Colony3 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Open Window 3:49
  • 2 Synthetic 4:15
  • 3 Human Blur 3:42
  • 4 Kept In A Box 3:53
  • 5 Dogma 7:38

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