We All Have Demons
The Color Morale · 2009
34 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A turbulent blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that wrestles with inner turmoil and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Close Your Eyes and Look Away — This track highlights the band's signature sound, blending aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics that explore themes of escapism and emotional pain.
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Humannequin — With its catchy chorus and dynamic shifts between heavy and melodic sections, this song encapsulates the band's ability to balance aggression with vulnerability.
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Hopes Anchor — This track stands out for its anthemic quality and lyrical focus on resilience, offering a hopeful perspective amid the darker themes present throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- introspective reflections on struggle
- mid-tempo pacing for focus
- short tracks with impactful messages
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- We All Have Demons is The Color Morale's debut album, released on January 1, 2009. At this point, the band was emerging from the underground scene in the Midwest, marking their entry into the competitive post-hardcore genre. This album laid the foundation for their future sound and growth within the metalcore community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red· Parkway Drive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When One Was Desolate
The lyrics shift from despair to a glimmer of hope as they contemplate personal growth and redemption.
This transition serves as a pivotal turning point in the narrative, contrasting earlier feelings of hopelessness with a newfound determination.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sage of Washington Oaks 1:51
- 2 Close Your Eyes and Look Away 3:35
- 3 When One Was Desolate 4:15
- 4 Humannequin 3:15
- 5 Resource:Recourse 2:13
- 6 A Sponge in the Ocean 3:26
- 7 Hopes Anchor 4:57
- 8 Manumission 1:23
- 9 The Man Behind the Hands 4:19
- 10 I, the Jury 5:10
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