The Crusade
Trivium · 2006
57 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and thrash intensity that captures the essence of modern metal.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energetic workout motivation gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'The Crusade' is Trivium's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Ascendancy' from 2005. At this point, the band was under significant pressure to evolve their sound while maintaining their growing fan base, leading them to explore a more melodic and progressive direction.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal
The Crusade is an album by Trivium, released in 2006. A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and thrash intensity that captures the essence of modern metal. 'The Crusade' debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Trivium's escalating popularity. The album received mixed reviews; however, it has been influential in shaping the sound of metalcore and thrash metal in the mid-2000s, noted for its ambition and technical proficiency. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Crusade sound like?
A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and thrash intensity that captures the essence of modern metal. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes The Crusade by Trivium notable?
'The Crusade' debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Trivium's escalating popularity. The album received mixed reviews; however, it has been influential in shaping the sound of metalcore and thrash metal in the mid-2000s, noted for its ambition and technical proficiency. Released in 2006, 'The Crusade' is Trivium's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Ascendancy' from 2005. At this point, the band was under significant pressure to evolve their sound while maintaining their growing fan base, leading them to explore a more melodic and progressive direction.
Who is The Crusade for?
The Crusade works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, energetic workout motivation and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on The Crusade?
The Crusade has 13 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Ignition 3:54
- 2 Detonation 4:28
- 3 Entrance of the Conflagration Standout 4:35
- 4 Anthem (We Are the Fire) Standout 4:03
- 5 Unrepentant Standout 4:51
- 6 And Sadness Will Sear 3:34
- 7 Becoming the Dragon 4:43
- 8 To the Rats 3:42
- 9 This World Can't Tear Us Apart 3:30
- 10 Tread the Floods 3:33
- 11 Contempt Breeds Contamination 4:28
- 12 The Rising 3:45
- 13 The Crusade 8:19
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 32 sec
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