A Beautiful Place to Drown
Silverstein · 2020
37 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A whirlwind of melodic post-hardcore and introspective lyrics, combining raw emotion with sonic ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Habits Start here — This track opens the album with explosive energy and reflects on themes of self-destruction, setting the tone for the emotional journey ahead.
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Madness — With its catchy chorus and poignant lyrics about internal struggles, this song encapsulates the conflict between chaos and clarity that permeates the album.
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Infinite — The exploration of existential themes paired with anthemic instrumentation makes this track a standout, revealing Silverstein's growth as songwriters.
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Take What You Give — This closing track balances vulnerability and resilience, offering a reflective conclusion that resonates deeply with listeners navigating their own challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong dynamics and production quality, with a mix of energetic and introspective moments.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies and intricate drumming patterns, enhancing the overall sonic complexity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
- dynamic energy for active engagement
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive journeys
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound for the band in their ninth album.
- Themes
- self-destructive habits· internal chaos
- Career context
- In 2020, Silverstein released A Beautiful Place to Drown as their ninth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Dead Reflection from 2017. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a blend of heavier elements and electronic influences while maintaining their signature emotional intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
- 1 Bad Habits Start here 2:53
- 2 Burn It Down 3:09
- 3 Where Are You 2:54
- 4 Infinite 2:43
- 5 Shape Shift 3:29
- 6 All on Me 3:08
- 7 Madness 3:38
- 8 Say Yes! 2:38
- 9 Stop 3:25
- 10 September 14th 3:14
- 11 Coming Down 2:52
- 12 Take What You Give 3:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Erase Me
Underoath
Shares intense emotional depth and a blend of heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics.
Misery
The Amity Affliction
Explores themes of internal struggle and despair, combining melodic hooks with post-hardcore aggression.
Artificial Selection
Dance Gavin Dance
Features a mix of intricate musicianship and personal lyricism, balancing heaviness with melodic elements.
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