War of Ages
War of Ages · 2005
41 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A relentless fusion of melodic riffs and aggressive breakdowns that encapsulates the spirit of early 2000s metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stand Your Ground — This track features powerful anthemic choruses combined with intense verses, showcasing the band's ability to balance melody and aggression effectively.
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Brothers in Arms — The song's lyrical themes of unity and resilience resonate strongly, underpinned by driving rhythms that highlight the band's camaraderie and purpose.
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Only the Strong Survive — With its motivational message set against a backdrop of crushing guitars, this track emphasizes perseverance amidst adversity, encapsulating the album's core ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic metalcore with contrasting vocal styles but lacks standout compositions or production finesse.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro, leading directly into high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo for the first half.
- Several songs feature dual vocal styles, alternating between melodic singing and aggressive screaming, which creates dynamic contrasts.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, introducing more melodic elements and reflective lyrics, providing a contrast to the earlier aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Only the Strong Survive
A pivotal moment occurs when the perspective shifts from collective struggle to individual determination.
This shift creates an impactful personal connection, transforming a battle cry into a deeply personal anthem for resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:14
- 2 Stand Your Ground 4:47
- 3 Brothers in Arms 3:58
- 4 False Prophet 4:31
- 5 Only the Strong Survive 3:58
- 6 My Solitude 3:16
- 7 Battle On 5:31
- 8 One Day 4:33
- 9 Scars of Tomorrow 3:18
- 10 Broken Before You 3:51
- 11 Second Chance 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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