Released 6 years ago this November
Weight of the False Self
Hatebreed · 2020
34 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers a solid hardcore punk experience but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Most songs feature aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, creating a consistent intensity throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the rhythm dramatically, providing moments of dynamic contrast within the overall heaviness.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
- cathartic energy release moments
- motivational anthems for workouts
- focused listening for adrenaline boost
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek mellow, relaxing sounds
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shadows Fall· Unearth· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Instinctive (Slaughterlust) 2:52
- 2 Let Them All Rot 2:45
- 3 Set It Right (Start with Yourself) 2:45
- 4 Weight of the False Self 2:43
- 5 Cling to Life 3:07
- 6 A Stroke of Red 3:16
- 7 Dig Your Way Out 2:15
- 8 This I Earned 3:05
- 9 Wings of the Vulture 2:41
- 10 The Herd Will Scatter 3:06
- 11 From Gold to Gray 2:53
- 12 Invoking Dominance 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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