3-D
I See Stars · 2009
32 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore aggression, pulsing with youthful energy and melodic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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3D — The title track encapsulates the album's sonic character, merging heavy guitar riffs with electronic beats while spotlighting the band's signature vocal interplay.
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Save the Cheerleader — This track highlights the band's ability to balance catchy choruses with intense breakdowns, making it a standout example of their eclectic sound.
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I Am Jack’s Smirking Revenge — With its playful lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song exemplifies the band's youthful exuberance and genre-blending approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic post-hardcore with electronic elements, showcasing a distinctive sound for its time.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more melodic elements.
- The use of dual vocals, alternating between harsh screams and clean singing, is prominent throughout the record, enhancing its emotional range.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 mid-tempo energy
- frenetic beats for focus
- short bursts of intensity
- engaging sing-along moments
- quick hits of adrenaline
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- seek lengthy immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, 3-D was I See Stars' debut album, emerging from the Michigan music scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing their unique sound, combining electronicore elements with post-hardcore influences that would define their trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans· Memphis May Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Project Wakeup 2:25
- 2 The Common Hours 3:07
- 3 3D 3:11
- 4 Save the Cheerleader 4:06
- 5 The Big Bad Wolf 3:40
- 6 I Am Jack’s Smirking Revenge 3:08
- 7 The Ocean 1:09
- 8 Comfortably Confused 3:00
- 9 Where the Sidewalk Ends 2:25
- 10 Sing This! 2:59
- 11 What This Means to Me 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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