While a Nation Sleeps...
Boysetsfire · 2013
46 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, charged hardcore punk energy collides with introspective lyrics and a sense of urgency throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Until Nothing Remains — Opening with a driving rhythm and urgent vocals, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of disillusionment and resilience.
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Closure — The song's emotional depth is accentuated by its reflective lyrics on endings and personal transformation, showcasing the band's lyrical evolution.
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Save Yourself — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and empowering message, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing a solid return for the band after a hiatus.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a fast-paced guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, moving from aggressive verses to melodic choruses, creating a sense of urgency.
- Lyrically, the album addresses social and political themes, with many songs featuring repeated refrains that emphasize their messages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent anthems for cathartic release
- raw energy for late-night drives
- introspective moments amidst chaos
- short bursts of intense emotion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, soundscapes
- prefer polished studio production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- While a Nation Sleeps... marks Boysetsfire's return after a six-year hiatus following their 2006 album, The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years. This release showcases a renewed vigor and commitment to their politically charged message, as they navigated lineup changes and personal growth during their break.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snapcase· Earth Crisis· Strike Anywhere
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Until Nothing Remains 3:03
- 2 Closure 3:02
- 3 Heads Will Roll 2:44
- 4 Phone Call (4am) 4:00
- 5 Everything Went Black 3:25
- 6 Save Yourself 3:35
- 7 Reason to Believe 3:56
- 8 Far From Over 2:22
- 9 Let It Bleed 3:08
- 10 Never Said 3:50
- 11 Wolves of Babylon 3:15
- 12 Altar of God 5:47
- 13 Prey 4:25
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