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Track Listings
1 | All We Have |
2 | You Don't Bleed for Me |
3 | The Call |
4 | In Due Time |
5 | A Tribute to the Fallen |
6 | Time Will Not Remain |
7 | Always (Acoustic) |
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Disarm The Descent marks the return of original singer Jesse Leach to Killswitch Engage. Leach was the voice behind the genre defining release Alive Or Just Breathing. This new album has been hailed as one of the most anticipated releases of 2013 by magazines, blogs and most importantly the fans who are eagerly welcoming Jesse back into the band after 10 years away.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 ounces
- Manufacturer : Roadrunner Records
- Item model number : 26353930
- Original Release Date : 2013
- Date First Available : January 31, 2013
- Label : Roadrunner Records
- ASIN : B00B4W8AIW
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #60,155 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #850 in Pop Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #28,548 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013I usually don't take the time to review anything on Amazon, but I feel compelled after giving this album a few listens. To put it simply, this album is downright incredible. I personally think it even surpasses Alive or Just Breathing and I don't say that lightly considering Alive or Just Breathing is/was my favorite album of all time. I will admit that I'm a sucker for most everything Jesse Leach does. The man has such passion and sincerity in his voice and I love the positive message within his lyrics. Didn't love Seemless as much as his harder stuff, but in my opinion, nearly everything he has applied his vocals to has been nothing short of amazing. It feels as if he's breathed new life into a band that was slipping into mediocrity.
Don't get me wrong. Howard was an amazing singer. Hell, he was the one that got me into "heavier" metal when I listened to The End of Heartache, which started my progression toward listening to death, black and all other flavors of metal, but when I got Alive or Just Breathing and heard Jesse's growls, screams and especially his melodic singing, I fell in love. Something about what he says and how he says it really spoke and still speaks to me. His obviously deep passion towards the words he speaks and the authenticity with which he conveys those words are a big part of what makes him so marvelous. I've been hoping for his return to heavier music for a while. The Empire Shall Fall was the first gleam of hope in that respect and while that band is extremely awesome, it just wasn't the same as his past with KSE in my opinion. Same went with Times of Grace (and yes I know that Adam D produced and plays in band). I love both of those bands a ton, but they just didn't seem as great as the original KSE to me.
So if you have any reservations about buying this album because of how soft and sort of bland KSE had been sounding lately (I know I did) or maybe even because you liked Howard better, know that this is definitely worth every penny. It's like Alive or Just Breathing with better and faster drums and better vocals since Jesse's range seems to have broadened over the years. Some songs he sounds just like Howard. Other times he sounds like Phil from All That Remains. He can sometimes sound like other great singers while still keeping true to his own style. I was also blown away at the fact that there was a lot of quick double bass and even blast beats. Didn't think KSE would produce a heavier album like this after their last album. They seemed to be moving to the softer side like most heavy bands seem to do as they age and become famous (Cough, Mastodon). So it's nice to hear a band move away from the more commercial, soft stuff and back to being a bit harder and faster. I honestly figured that this would just end up being another Times of Grace album (which wouldn't necessarily have been a bad thing), but I was ecstatic to find that I was completely wrong in my assumption. This collection of songs is their return to their time of grace (sorry, had to be done) while still producing something seemingly fresh with faster and heavier tracks.
So whatever reason you may have for not purchasing this latest album from Killswitch Engage, stop thinking and just get it. You won't regret it a bit. I know I haven't.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars DISARM THE DESCENT (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) -- BEST ALBUM OF ANY GENRE IN RECENT YEARS
Article by PJ Cornell.
Originally published in the Asterisked Music Journal.
Assessment: 10 out of 10.
Bottom line up front: While this band's ultra-intense brand of metalcore may not be for everyone, I would nevertheless venture to say that it is, quite possibly, the greatest album of any genre to be put out in recent years. (Full disclosure: I've been a fan of this band for a while; I've liked them ever since I heard their album Alive or Just Breathing, and every since they released The End of Heartache, I've considered them to be my favorite band -- so I've got a strong, pro-KsE bias.
Highlights: Jesse Leach comes screaming back with a holy, fiery vengeance, shaking Hell itself to its core with songs like The New Awakening ("I... WILL... NOT... LIVE... IN... FEAR!" -- their best song of the album, which is sure to inspire riotous moshing in the audience), A Tribute to the Fallen ("In the end, we will not stand alone!"), and, of course, the rhythmically aggressive Beyond the Flames. Their slowest, most exotic, and gorgeously romantic song, Always, is, paradoxically, perhaps also the most intense song of the release. A masterpiece.
Criticisms: None. I love that Mr. Leach is back with the band. My heart goes out to Howard Jones, as he struggles with his diabetes.
Conclusion: This is an incredibly powerful album. If you are a man prone to trembling with righteous ire, then this is the band and album for you.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013I have been a KSE fan since the release of Alive or Just breathing in 2002.Their sound was welcome after all the Korn and Limp Bizkit of the 90's.My favorite Howard album is As daylight dies and i love the work he did with the band.Jesse in my opinion brings a more gritty, emotional,sound to the band.I appreciate both singers and dont think one was better than the other although Howard has a more dynamic range with his vocals.Jesse seems to have a bit more range since returning.I bought this album as a pre release and received it 4/1/13 and listened to it all day and i must say I think it is outstanding.From the first track to the last track this album rocks...the guitar work is some of the best yet from them.I purchased the special edition from amazon today to add to my cloud player.In my opinion this is a must have release for any killswitch fan.Even if your one of those diehard Howard Jones fans you will appreciate the work done on this album.
Top reviews from other countries
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DavidReviewed in Brazil on August 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Álbum nota 10
Eu gostei muito não só da arte do encarte e da capa, a mídia dos CDs é linda, o som dos caras é fantástico, sempre gostei muito desse álbum, chegou perfeito, usado, mas bem conservado, show! 👊🏻
David
Reviewed in Brazil on August 25, 2023
Images in this review - HeatherReviewed in Canada on May 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD
Arrived as described
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José de Jesús López RomeroReviewed in Mexico on September 10, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Disco
Gran edición del disco
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marioReviewed in Italy on October 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Potenza & Melodia
Un altro esempio di Ottimo Metal/Core!!
Una Band Fondamentale
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DavidReviewed in Spain on July 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Discazo de metal contemporáneo
EL regreso de Jesse Leach a la formación devino en uno de los mejores discos de su carrera. Además viene en formato jewel case completo, con su libreto y demás y no un digipack guarrete como suelen colocar ahora.