27 Miles Underwater
Higher Power · 2020
34 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A visceral blend of hardcore punk energy and introspective lyrics, creating a sound both aggressive and contemplative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seamless — This opening track sets the tone for the album, showcasing an infectious blend of melody and aggression that characterizes Higher Power's sound.
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Shedding Skin — With its anthemic chorus and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with uplifting themes.
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King of My Domain — This song features a compelling narrative about self-identity and personal struggle, encapsulating the thoughtful lyricism present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hardcore punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong dynamics but varying cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless tempo, with tracks averaging around three minutes each, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from aggressive riffs to melodic interludes, enhancing the dynamic contrast.
- The lyrics are introspective and personal, often delivered with a raw vocal style that complements the aggressive instrumentation.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seamless 3:14
- 2 Shedding Skin 3:32
- 3 Lost in Static 3:05
- 4 Rewire (101) 1:50
- 5 Low Season 2:37
- 6 Passenger 3:07
- 7 King of My Domain 3:28
- 8 In the Meantime 3:38
- 9 Staring at the Sun 2:45
- 10 Self-Rendered: Lost 2:55
- 11 Drag the Line 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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