07102010
Crown the Empire · 2020
38 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A hauntingly intimate collection of acoustic renditions, blending raw emotion with intricate melodies and poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Aftermath - Acoustic — This track opens the album with a reflective tone, setting the stage for an introspective journey through love and loss that resonates throughout the project.
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Voices - Acoustic — Reimagined acoustically, this song emphasizes vulnerability and mental struggle, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their melodic prowess.
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Everything Breaks — As an original piece on this acoustic collection, it encapsulates the album’s theme of fragility and resilience, making it a standout moment in their discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's acoustic reinterpretations showcase strong songwriting and emotional depth while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- Each track features stripped-down instrumentation, primarily using acoustic guitars and minimal percussion, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- The album maintains a consistent emotional tone, with lyrics focusing on personal struggles and introspection across all tracks.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the delivery without overwhelming the acoustic arrangement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate acoustic storytelling moments
- haunting melodies with raw emotion
- reflective listening during solitude
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- want energetic, upbeat songs
- prefer full-band arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 07102010 is Crown the Empire's first acoustic album, released in 2020 following their 2019 studio album, Sudden Sky. By this point, the band had established themselves as a prominent force in the metalcore scene, seeking to explore new dimensions of their sound while connecting more intimately with their fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans· The Word Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hologram - Acoustic
The verse shifts to describe a feeling of disconnection from reality, portraying a struggle with identity and presence.
The choice to convey disconnection through vivid imagery deepens the listener's understanding of isolation while contrasting with the song's melodic flow.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aftermath - Acoustic 3:44
- 2 Cross Our Bones - Acoustic 3:28
- 3 Blurry (Out of Place) - Acoustic 3:12
- 4 Hologram - Acoustic 3:36
- 5 Memories of a Broken Heart - Acoustic 2:51
- 6 Johnny Ringo - Acoustic 3:49
- 7 Voices - Acoustic 3:30
- 8 What I Am - Acoustic 3:18
- 9 Second Thoughts - Acoustic 3:50
- 10 Mzry - Acoustic 3:35
- 11 Everything Breaks - 3:42
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