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Wormwood

The Acacia Strain · 2010

47 min · 12 tracks · punk

A visceral blend of crushing heaviness and unsettling atmospheres that evokes a sense of dread and despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • crushing heaviness for cathartic release
  • unsettling atmospheres that evoke dread
  • wave-like pacing with tension build
  • for late-night intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, cheerful vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Wormwood' marked The Acacia Strain's fifth studio album, following their 2008 effort 'Continent.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the metalcore scene, building on previous successes while exploring darker themes and heavier soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Converge· Norma Jean· The Red Chord

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Beast 4:03
  • 2 The Hills Have Eyes 4:20
  • 3 BTM FDR 3:51
  • 4 Ramirez 2:25
  • 5 Terminated 3:14
  • 6 Nightman 2:51
  • 7 The Impaler 4:35
  • 8 Jonestown 3:18
  • 9 Bay of Pigs 5:17
  • 10 The Carpathian 3:17
  • 11 Unabomber 4:47
  • 12 Tactical Nuke 5:34

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