XVIII
Eighteen Visions · 2017
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A dark and aggressive blend of metalcore and post-hardcore infused with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Disease, the Decline, and Wasted Time — This track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on personal struggle and societal issues through intense instrumentals and powerful vocals.
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Laid to Waste in the Shit of Man — With its relentless pace and biting lyrics, this track showcases the band's ability to blend aggression with poignant commentary on modern life.
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For This I Sacrifice — The closing track delivers a cathartic experience, melding melodic elements with fierce energy, making it a fitting culmination of the album's journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive instrumentals with introspective lyrics, showcasing a strong evolution in sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high tempo and aggressive energy, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section that contrasts sharply.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional intensity
- visceral energy for cathartic release
- focused listen with narrative flow
- punchy tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking laid-back listening experience
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 2017, XVIII marked Eighteen Visions' first album in over a decade, following their disbandment in 2007. The band returned to the scene with a renewed sound, aiming to redefine their legacy within the metalcore genre while still retaining elements from their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hopesfall· Underoath· Poison the Well
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Live Again
The narrative shifts from despair to determination highlights a pivotal change in perspective.
This transition marks a significant emotional turning point in the song, contrasting earlier themes of hopelessness with a renewed sense of agency.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crucified 2:04
- 2 The Disease, the Decline, and Wasted Time 4:51
- 3 Underneath My Gun 3:49
- 4 Live Again 3:53
- 5 Laid to Waste in the Shit of Man 4:07
- 6 Oath 2:02
- 7 Spit 4:27
- 8 Picture Perfect 2:38
- 9 Fake Leather Jacket 4:07
- 10 For This I Sacrifice 3:40
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