What makes When Life Comes to Death by Young and in the Way notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its unflinching exploration of themes like mortality and societal decay, with several tracks garnering attention for their lyrical intensity. It helped the band gain a notable following in the underground music scene, contributing to the resurgence of interest in crust punk at the time. When Life Comes to Death is Young and in the Way's second studio album, following their 2012 debut, Vicious Life. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the hardcore and crust punk scenes, gaining recognition for their intense sound and uncompromising themes. This album further established them as a significant voice in the genre during the early 2010s.

How many songs are on When Life Comes to Death?

When Life Comes to Death has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

When Life Comes to Death

Young and in the Way · 2014

46 min · 11 tracks · crust punk

A relentless barrage of crust punk fury infused with despair and existential dread, punctuated by raw, anguished vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fuck This Life — This track epitomizes the band's raw energy and nihilistic themes, combining fast-paced instrumentals with visceral lyrics that reflect disillusionment.
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Shadow of Murder — The lengthy track delves into dark imagery and complex emotions, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Embrace Extinction — As the album's closing piece, it encapsulates the overarching themes of despair and nihilism while pushing musical boundaries with its expansive structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines intense themes and varied tempos, solidifying its place in the crust punk genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tone, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
Vocals are delivered with raw intensity, often layered with backing screams that enhance the feeling of despair throughout the tracks.
Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, more melodic sections, creating a sense of unpredictability.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Betrayed by Light 3:52
2 Fuck This Life 3:29
3 Be My Blood 2:53
4 Self Inflicted 4:00
5 Loved and Unwanted 2:40
6 We Are Nothing 3:15
7 Final Dose 2:44
8 Weep in My Dust 3:46
9 Take My Hand 4:26
10 Shadow of Murder 5:38
11 Embrace Extinction 9:46

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