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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.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

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
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • 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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