Act III: Life and Death

by The Dear Hunter

Act III: Life and Death cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 June 2009
  • Label: Triple Crown Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 57:52
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 9 ratings

Artists on this release: Nick Crescenzo, Samantha Conway, Lynn Mira, Nate Patterson, Dave Calzone, Erick Serna, Andy Wildrick, Angela Preston, Pasquale Lanelli, Casey Crescenzo, Andrew Mericle, Austin Hatch, Mark Ardelle, Charles Lidell

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The third chapter in the ambitious rock opera takes a significantly darker and heavier turn. 'Act III: Life and Death' thrusts the story's protagonist into the grim realities of World War I, and the music reflects this with a more aggressive and somber tone. The album masterfully blends grand, cinematic orchestrations with powerful post-hardcore intensity, making for a dramatic and emotionally devastating installment.

Genres

Descriptors: Conceptual, Theatrical, Narrative, Male Vocalist, War, Death, theatrical, orchestral, conceptual, dynamic, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Writing on a Wall (1:38)
  2. In Cauda Venenum (5:29)
  3. What It Means to Be Alone (4:49)
  4. The Tank (4:39)
  5. The Poison Woman (4:51)
  6. The Thief (5:01)
  7. Mustard Gas (4:13)
  8. Saved (4:41)
  9. He Said He Had a Story (3:39)
  10. This Beautiful Life (4:05)
  11. Go Get Your Gun (3:15)
  12. Son (2:16)
  13. Father (3:25)
  14. Life and Death (5:45)

Credits

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