Waking the Fallen
Avenged Sevenfold · 2003
69 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A ferocious blend of metalcore and melodic elements, marked by intricate guitar work and emotionally charged vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unholy Confessions — This track stands out for its relentless energy and memorable chorus, showcasing the band’s signature blend of aggression and melody.
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Second Heartbeat — With its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and haunting melodies, this song encapsulates the album's emotional depth and technical prowess.
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I Won't See You Tonight, Part 1 — This track features a poignant narrative coupled with orchestral elements, illustrating the band's ability to convey complex emotions through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more atmospheric elements.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and builds
- intense reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped define metalcore and established their reputation in the genre.
- Themes
- unrequited love· post-mortem reflection
- Career context
- Released on August 26, 2003, Waking the Fallen was Avenged Sevenfold's second studio album, following their debut Sounding the Seventh Trumpet. This album marked a significant turning point in their sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and a stronger melodic presence, setting the stage for their later mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bullet for My Valentine· Trivium· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking the Fallen 1:44
- 2 Unholy Confessions 4:45
- 3 Chapter Four 5:44
- 4 Remenissions 6:08
- 5 Desecrate Through Reverence 5:40
- 6 Eternal Rest 5:14
- 7 Second Heartbeat 7:02
- 8 Radiant Eclipse 6:11
- 9 I Won't See You Tonight, Part 1 9:00
- 10 I Won't See You Tonight, Part 2 4:46
- 11 Clairvoyant Disease 5:01
- 12 And All Things Will End 7:40
What to play next
City of Evil
2005
Continues the blend of metalcore with more melodic elements and refined production.
Sounding the Seventh Trumpet
2001
Offers a rawer sound that sets the stage for Waking the Fallen's evolution.
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