Bring Me The Horizon - Count Your Blessings | Repented (2026)
I appreciate what this re-recording accomplishes because it finally gives these songs the sound they always deserved. The production is bigger, the performances are sharper, and the riffs hit with far more authority than they did on the original release. The youthful aggression is still there, but it's delivered with much greater precision.
Where it loses me is in the writing itself. Most of the songs are built around the same formula of fast riffs, blast beats and breakdowns, and after a while they begin to blur together. The constant intensity creates excitement in the short term, but it also leaves very little room for tension, contrast or memorable climaxes. Instead of building toward defining moments, the album often feels like one long sustained assault.
I also miss a stronger emotional dimension. The anger is authentic, but it rarely evolves into something deeper or more affecting. That makes the record easy to admire for its energy and execution, yet harder to connect with beyond its immediate impact.
In the end, I enjoy the sheer force of the performances and the improved production more than the album as a whole. It captures an important moment in early deathcore and delivers it with conviction, but the songwriting doesn't grow enough over its runtime to leave a lasting impression.
Pros
- The riffs are energetic, memorable and give the album a strong sense of momentum.
- The re-recorded production is powerful and far more articulate than the original version.
- Oli Sykes delivers an intense vocal performance that fits the material well.
Cons
- The songwriting relies on repetition and relentless aggression more than genuine progression.
- The album maintains almost the same emotional intensity from start to finish, limiting its impact.
- Few tracks develop beyond their core riff ideas, making the second half less memorable.
Genre: Deathcore
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 138th / 530
Highlight: Black & Blue (2026 Repented)
Made me think of:
Whitechapel
The Black Dahlia Murder
Bleed From Within
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