Top tracks — play these first
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A Murder of Crows Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Fake My Own Death — This track encapsulates the album's core theme of self-reflection, featuring an infectious chorus that juxtaposes catchy melodies with darker lyrical content about escaping life's pressures.
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God Save Us All (Death to POP) — A fiery anthem against mainstream pop culture, this song embodies the band's punk roots while also critiquing societal expectations, making it a rallying cry for authenticity.
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13 Voices — The title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, delving into Whibley's personal struggles and the metaphorical voices that haunt him, showcasing vulnerability through powerful instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk rock with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that contrast with the raw instrumentation, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes moments of abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from intense verses to quieter bridges, which emphasize lyrical themes of struggle.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady pacing for focused listening
- raw energy with introspective moments
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- morning commute empowerment boost
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing the band's resilience and evolution.
- Themes
- personal demons· mainstream pop critique· mental health struggles
- Career context
- By the time '13 Voices' was released in 2016, Sum 41 had returned after a five-year hiatus, marked by frontman Deryck Whibley's struggles with health issues and personal turmoil. This album is their first since 2011's 'Screaming Bloody Murder' and signifies a pivotal comeback, showcasing a renewed focus on themes of mental health and resilience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blink-182· Good Charlotte· Simple Plan
Tracklist
- 1 A Murder of Crows Start here 3:04
- 2 Goddamn I’m Dead Again 3:22
- 3 Fake My Own Death 3:14
- 4 Breaking the Chain 4:03
- 5 There Will Be Blood 3:29
- 6 13 Voices 4:32
- 7 War 3:29
- 8 God Save Us All (Death to POP) 3:53
- 9 The Fall and the Rise 3:09
- 10 Twisted by Design 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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