As I Lay Dying is one of many, many bands to throw their hat into the Swedish-influenced metal-hardcore ring in the early 2000s, joining fellow metal-label signees as God Forbid and Shadows Fall (Century Media) and Killswitch Engage (Roadrunner). Frail Words Collapse is a solid example of its genre, carrying the stereotypical hallmarks of harmonized dual-guitar riffing (often reminiscent of In Flames or Iron Maiden), heavy double-bass drumming, and roaring vocals that occasionally slip into a melodic, clean-voiced emo style. There are also a few more dissonant, "technical" passages that nod toward Converge and their ilk. The songs here are solid enough and well executed, and the production is adequate (if a little too clean and digital sounding). This album will appeal mostly to devoted fans of the genre who are looking for another slight variation on the In Flames-influenced metal-hardcore style. ~ William York, All Music Guide
Frail Words Collapse
07/01/2003 | Metal Blade
All Music Guide Review
Frail Words Collapse Track Listing
Credits of Frail Words Collapse
- Steve Russell
- Engineer, Mixing
- Brad Vance
- Mastering
- As I Lay Dying
- Main Performer
- Tim Lambesis
- Vocals, Producer
- Evan White
- Guitar, Producer
- Brandon OConnell
- Pre-Production
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