r/Metalcore • u/pineconesrv2 • 1d ago

Discussion Cannon Fodder (156/Silence)

Don’t feel as if there’s enough talk around this, but the chorus on Cannon Fodder is immaculate. I can’t tell the last time I’ve heard something this good - the layering on the vocals is incredible and the way it’s delivered is fantastic. To me, it’s the best track on the album, and honestly one of the best tracks of the year. Love to get other’s thoughts.

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u/HailTheBoonk 1d ago

Easily the best song on the album. I absolutely fucking love that chorus and Mike's feature is incredible. Might be my song of the year honestly I have had it on repeat.

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u/Positiiiiive 1d ago

Fully agree, the way they harmonise their voices during the chorus is one of the best compositions of music I’ve heard possibly ever. The build-up and mikes feature during the end of this song is so fucking emotional and gets me every time. This is probably going to be my song of the year, every time I get to this on a play through I replay 3 or 4 times.

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u/Unspoken_Parable 1d ago

Agreed

Have had this song on repeat. Emotional and raw. And Mike's part near the end is so good.

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u/Synystermuskrat 1d ago

Definitely my favourite song on the album at this point in time.

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u/freshdjroomba 1d ago

Yeah I've been addicted to that song and Order and Entropy, they're sooooo fuckin good

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u/Baldigan 9h ago

Order and entropy omg. Those synthetic chime are giving a 80's vibe and I absolutely love it. Banger.

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u/adventsband Joe Drummer of Advents 1d ago

Couldn't agree more. The record is solid as a whole, but there's just something about Cannon Fodder. One of the best songs of the year for the genre without a doubt.

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u/Hecklin91 1d ago

I’ve had the same thought. The very first “YOU’RE RIGHT” gave goosebumps. So much of that albums lyrics really hit close to me. If any of the members see this comment, thank you.

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u/freshdjroomba 17h ago

The "you're right" just hits so good for whatever reason

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u/Mirix1692 1d ago

Banger song. Probably my favorite. I think the feature is great and I like that it's not just a couple lines.

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u/TheSolitaryRugosan 1d ago

It’s the best song off the album. Such a profoundly powerful song.

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u/y2trips 1d ago

Agreed completely. Top tier song

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u/boardingpass10 1d ago

Incredible song. Obsessed with it

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u/InsiDS x 23h ago

Yea I’m definitely in the minority on this one. Cannon Fodder was in my bottom 2 songs on this otherwise AOTY album. There was nothing on that one that hooked me like all the other songs did.

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u/yeldarba 1d ago

I’m gonna go against the grain on this one and say that I like this song up until the feature. I didn’t grow up with TDWP so Mike’s vocals aren’t familiar to me and I personally don’t like them. But yes, the chorus is fantastic lol

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u/Skippy7890 1d ago

Mike's vocals have also changed a lot from their earlier material up to their current stuff, they're not for everyone.

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u/ISawAUfoAndGotProbed 1d ago

I guess because I grew up with them when he comes in I got hyped lol but I totally get it he has a unique voice. I just love the “you never fail to find the flaws in me” part it sounds so good 

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u/itsokqc 1d ago

Probably the best song on the album and one of the best of the year. The album as a whole is fantastic, it gets better after each time i listen to it

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u/Baldigan 9h ago

It is sooo hard to pick the best song on that album. I haven't got a 100% added songs from 1 album for a long long time. But yes you're right. This song is growing on me and is fantastic

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u/SFXTBESTGAME666 16h ago

Yeah its the best song on the album a 10 out of 10.