Atonement
Killswitch Engage · 2019
39 min · 11 tracks · melodic metalcore
Atonement intertwines melodic metalcore with emotional depth, delivering powerful riffs and introspective lyrics.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys thoughtful reflective moments
- Context
- Atonement is Killswitch Engage's eighth studio album, released in 2019 as a follow-up to their 2016 album, Incarnate. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their status within the metalcore genre and was exploring deeper themes of personal struggle and redemption. This album also marked the return of vocalist Jesse Leach after his initial departure, adding a layer of significance to its reception.
- If you like
- melodic metalcore
- What next
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Atonement is an album by Killswitch Engage, released in 2019. Atonement intertwines melodic metalcore with emotional depth, delivering powerful riffs and introspective lyrics. Atonement debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting Killswitch Engage's enduring popularity and influence in the metal scene. The album received positive reviews from critics for its lyrical depth and musicality, helping to further establish the band's legacy in modern heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atonement sound like?
Atonement intertwines melodic metalcore with emotional depth, delivering powerful riffs and introspective lyrics. Rooted in melodic metalcore.
What makes Atonement by Killswitch Engage notable?
Atonement debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting Killswitch Engage's enduring popularity and influence in the metal scene. The album received positive reviews from critics for its lyrical depth and musicality, helping to further establish the band's legacy in modern heavy music. Atonement is Killswitch Engage's eighth studio album, released in 2019 as a follow-up to their 2016 album, Incarnate. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their status within the metalcore genre and was exploring deeper themes of personal struggle and redemption. This album also marked the return of vocalist Jesse Leach after his initial departure, adding a layer of significance to its reception.
Who is Atonement for?
Atonement works well if you're into steady consistent energy levels, dynamic emotional journeys and thoughtful reflective moments.
How many songs are on Atonement?
Atonement has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unleashed 4:35
- 2 The Signal Fire Standout 3:05
- 3 Us Against the World Standout 3:19
- 4 The Crownless King 3:10
- 5 I Am Broken Too Standout 2:39
- 6 As Sure as the Sun Will Rise 2:49
- 7 Know Your Enemy 3:51
- 8 Take Control 3:44
- 9 Ravenous 2:52
- 10 I Can’t Be the Only One 4:09
- 11 Bite the Hand That Feeds 4:48
Release Date
January 1, 2019
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 3 sec
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