A City by the Light Divided cover

Released 20 years ago

A City by the Light Divided

Thursday · 2006

24 min · 6 tracks · hardcore punk

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album balances aggressive and melodic elements effectively, showcasing strong craft and composition.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features aggressive instrumentation with rapid tempo changes, while the second half introduces more melodic and atmospheric elements.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments that contrast with the intense vocal delivery, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
  • The album's closing track features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection that differs from the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Other Side of the Crash / Over and Out (Of Control) 4:27
  • 2 Counting 5-4-3-2-1 3:08
  • 3 Sugar in the Sacrament 5:11
  • 4 Telegraph Avenue Kiss 3:39
  • 5 Running From the Rain 4:05
  • 6 We Will Overcome 3:40

Reference: MusicBrainz