War
Demon Hunter · 2019
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and melodic choruses that encapsulates the struggles of faith and personal conflict.
Top tracks — play these first
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On My Side — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and themes of resilience, making it a rallying cry for listeners navigating personal struggles.
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Leave Me Alone — The song’s exploration of isolation and rejection resonates deeply, showcasing the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with vulnerable lyrics.
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Lesser Gods — This closing track combines haunting melodies with a powerful message about questioning faith and existence, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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 writing and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, with harsh vocals juxtaposed against clean singing in the choruses.
- The album's lyrics consistently explore themes of conflict and faith, often using metaphorical language that invites deeper interpretation.
- 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
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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release of tension
- short bursts of aggressive riffs
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'War' marks Demon Hunter's eighth studio album, following their 2017 release 'Outlive.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Christian metal scene, showcasing a mature sound that blends heavy metal with introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· Killswitch Engage· Norma Jean
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cut to Fit 4:41
- 2 On My Side 4:04
- 3 Close Enough 4:07
- 4 Unbound 3:14
- 5 Grey Matter 4:18
- 6 The Negative 4:10
- 7 Ash 2:58
- 8 No Place for You Here 3:30
- 9 Leave Me Alone 5:50
- 10 Lesser Gods 5:15
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