Wrongdoers
Norma Jean · 2013
49 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
Aggressive metalcore riffs intertwine with atmospheric interludes, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Wrongdoers' received critical acclaim upon release, debuting at number 28 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and solidifying Norma Jean's position in the metal scene. Its blend of heavy instrumentation and complex lyrical themes has influenced subsequent bands within the genre, contributing to its reputation as a hallmark of modern metalcore.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity dynamic progression to climax aggressive bursts of energy
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Wrongdoers' is Norma Jean's fifth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound following the departure of longtime guitarist Chris Day. The album showcases a more experimental approach to songwriting, building on their previous work while pushing boundaries in the metalcore genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hive Minds Standout 6:44
- 2 If You Got It at Five, You Got It at Fifty Standout 2:17
- 3 Wrongdoers 4:49
- 4 “The Potter Has No Hands” 3:16
- 5 Sword in Mouth, Fire Eyes Standout 4:25
- 6 Afterhour Animals 0:50
- 7 The Lash Whistled Like a Singing Wind 1:07
- 8 Neck in the Hemp 3:10
- 9 Triffids 3:33
- 10 Funeral Singer 5:01
- 11 Sun Dies, Blood Moon 14:11
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