Released 20 years ago
With Devils Amongst Us All
Walls of Jericho · 2006
35 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw, impassioned vocals that define the essence of metalcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Know Hollywood and You Ain't It — This track stands out with its scathing critique of superficiality in the entertainment industry, delivered through fierce instrumentation and powerful vocal delivery.
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And Hope to Die — The song's driving rhythm and anthemic chorus encapsulate the album's themes of struggle and perseverance, making it a rallying cry for listeners.
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With Devils Amongst Us All — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's emotional weight, blending melodic elements with crushing heaviness that reflects the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but follows familiar metalcore patterns.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining aggressive riffs throughout the first half.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
- Several songs feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, a common characteristic of metalcore.
- The final track closes with a gradual fade-out, contrasting the relentless energy of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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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And Hope to Die
A turning point where the narrative shifts from despair to defiance, portraying a fight against overwhelming odds.
This shift showcases a dynamic change in tone that reflects resilience, enhancing the emotional impact of the overall message.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Trigger Full of Promises 3:48
- 2 I Know Hollywood and You Ain't It 2:39
- 3 And Hope to Die 3:14
- 4 Plastic 3:16
- 5 Try.Fail.Repeat. 3:13
- 6 The Haunted 3:23
- 7 And the Dead Walk Again 3:23
- 8 Another Day, Another Idiot 1:58
- 9 No Saving Me 4:08
- 10 Welcome Home 2:17
- 11 With Devils Amongst Us All 3:36
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