Shadows Are Security

by As I Lay Dying

Shadows Are Security cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 June 2005
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:26
  • Community rating: 3.21/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Nick Hipa, Steve "The Chef" Russell, Tim Lambesis, Phil Sgrosso, Jordan Mancino, Clint Norris

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A genre-defining release for American melodic metalcore, the San Diego quintet masterfully balances brutal hardcore breakdowns with intricate, Gothenburg-style guitar harmonies. Tim Lambesis's ferocious vocal delivery explores themes of spiritual conflict and personal struggle, catapulting the band to massive crossover prominence.

Genres

Descriptors: christian, melodic, death, harsh-vocals, breakdowns, dual-vocals, relentless, technical

Tracklist

  1. Meaning in Tragedy (3:12)
  2. Confined (3:10)
  3. Losing Sight (3:23)
  4. The Darkest Nights (3:51)
  5. Empty Hearts (2:48)
  6. Reflection (3:11)
  7. Repeating Yesterday (4:02)
  8. Through Struggle (3:58)
  9. The Truth of My Perception (3:06)
  10. Control is Dead (2:56)
  11. Morning Waits (3:56)
  12. Illusions (5:48)

Credits

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