An Eye for an Eye (Like Moths to Flames album)

An Eye for an Eye is the second studio album by American metalcore band Like Moths to Flames. The album was released on July 9, 2013, through Rise Records and was produced by Will Putney. It's the first album to feature drummer Greg Diamond and the last to feature both guitarists Eli Ford and Zach Huston.

An Eye for an Eye
Studio album by
Like Moths to Flames
ReleasedJuly 9, 2013
RecordedMarch–April 2013
StudioThe Machine Shop Recording Studio, Belleville, New Jersey, U.S.
Genre
Length39:03
LabelRise
ProducerWill Putney
Like Moths to Flames chronology
When We Don't Exist
(2011)		 An Eye for an Eye
(2013)		 The Dying Things We Live For
(2015)
Singles from An Eye for an Eye
  1. "The Blackout"
    Released: June 6, 2013
  2. "I Solemnly Swear"
    Released: June 10, 2013

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Already Heard[1]
Alternative Press[2]
Dead Press!7/10[3]
KillYourStereo30/100[4]
Louder Sound[5]
Rock Sound7/10[6]
Under The Gun[7]

The album received mostly positive reviews, but also mixed reviews from several critics. Already Heard rated the album 3.5 out of 5 and stated: "Like Moths to Flames are the kind of band you'd probably never pay to see, but would really get into if they were a support band and you'd had a few beers. An Eye for an Eye is the same, it won't change your life but you'll enjoy it while it's playing. It's worth a look, but don't rush out to grab it."[1] Zach Redrup from Dead Press! rated the album positively calling it: "An Eye For An Eye still very much presents things that have already been done by a plethora of bands before time and time again. However, this time around, LMTF have expanded their already preset boundaries and have introduced much more melody and towering hooks that, though present on previous releases were far harder to find and latch onto."[3]

KillYourStereo gave the album 30 out of 100 and said: "Most people probably wouldn't notice if you switched An Eye For An Eye with Like Moths To Flames debut. Generic metalcore at its best."[4] Louder Sound gave the album a slightly negative review and stated: "Like Moths To Flames would be well advised to take a moment to quietly consider the purpose of their existence, because, while there is nothing inherently wrong with An Eye For An Eye, this is an album so derivative, so predictable and so one-dimensional that you have to wonder if they have any self-awareness at all."[5] Rock Sound gave it 7 out of 10 and said: "While we might be a tad spoilt for choice in the metalcore market as of late, Like Moths To Flames' second full-length certainly puts them above the general chasing pack. [...] An Eye for an Eye is a cut above, but on the next album, evolution is key."[6]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."You'll Burn"3:14
2."A Feast for Crows"3:21
3."The Common Misconception"3:31
4."I Solemnly Swear"3:16
5."Deathmarks"3:11
6."The Blackout"3:44
7."In Dreams"3:07
8."Into the Ground" (featuring Shane Told of Silverstein)3:10
9."Serpent Herders"2:15
10."Nothing But Blood"3:32
11."Lord of Bones" (featuring Ahren Stringer of The Amity Affliction)3:27
12."My Own Personal Hell"3:11
Total length:39:03

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[8]

Like Moths to Flames
  • Chris Roetter – lead vocals
  • Eli Ford – lead guitar
  • Zach Huston – rhythm guitar
  • Aaron Evans – bass, backing vocals
  • Greg Diamond – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
Additional personnel
  • Will Putney – production, engineering, mixing, mastering, composition
  • Zakk Cervini – engineering
  • Andy Gomoll – editing
  • Mike Mowery – management
  • JJ Cassiere – booking
  • Marco Walzel – booking

References
  1. Sullivan, Jay (August 1, 2013). "Album Review: Like Moths to Flames – An Eye For An Eye". Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  2. "Like Moths To Flames – An Eye For An Eye". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  3. Redrup, Zach (July 8, 2013). "ALBUM: Like Moths To Flames – An Eye For An Eye". Dead Press!. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  4. "Like Moths To Flames – An Eye For An Eye". KillYourStereo. July 23, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  5. Hill, Stephen (August 20, 2013). "Like Moths To Flames: An Eye For An Eye". Louder Sound. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  6. "Like Moths To Flames – An Eye For An Eye". Rock Sound. August 21, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  7. "REVIEW: Like Moths To Flames – 'An Eye For An Eye' – Under The Gun Review". Under The Gun. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  8. "An Eye for an Eye – Like Moths to Flames – Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 8, 2015.


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