Top tracks — play these first
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Damn Excuses — The opening track sets the tone for the album with aggressive instrumentation and raw introspection about personal failures, drawing listeners immediately into the emotional landscape.
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Hallelujah — This track juxtaposes melodic hooks with heavy breakdowns, encapsulating the tension between hope and despair that pervades the album's narrative.
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We’re All Gonna Die — With its anthemic chorus and poignant lyrics, this song directly addresses existential themes, resonating powerfully in today's climate of uncertainty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but follows familiar metalcore patterns.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that contrast with aggressive instrumentals, creating a dynamic tension throughout.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating atmospheric elements that provide a sense of closure and reflection.
- 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 pacing for focused sessions
- relentless emotional exploration
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- cathartic release through heaviness
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2022, Voyeurist is Underoath's seventh studio album and their first since reuniting with long-time producer Matt Goldman. Following a period of lineup changes and a hiatus, this record showcases the band's return to form, blending their signature metalcore sound with experimental elements that reflect both personal and collective struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norma Jean· The Devil Wears Prada· Haste the Day
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Damn Excuses 2:37
- 2 Hallelujah 3:01
- 3 I’m Pretty Sure I’m Out of Luck and Have No Friends 3:45
- 4 Cycle 4:13
- 5 Thorn 4:36
- 6 (No Oasis) 2:49
- 7 Take a Breath 3:26
- 8 We’re All Gonna Die 3:19
- 9 Numb 3:41
- 10 Pneumonia 7:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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