What makes A Revelation for Despair by Behind Crimson Eyes notable?

This album garnered significant attention in the Australian punk rock community, praised for its aggressive sound and provocative lyrics. It helped the band secure a foothold in the local music scene, leading to performances at notable festivals and venues, which set the stage for their subsequent releases. Released in 2006, A Revelation for Despair was Behind Crimson Eyes' debut full-length album, following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the Australian punk rock scene, aiming to capture a larger audience after their initial underground success.

How many songs are on A Revelation for Despair?

A Revelation for Despair has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

A Revelation for Despair

Behind Crimson Eyes · 2006

42 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

Raucous punk energy collides with biting social commentary and raw emotion, delivering an unfiltered glimpse into youth disillusionment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sex, Lies and Homocide — The opening track sets a confrontational tone with its driving beat and incisive lyrics about betrayal and societal decay, encapsulating the album's ethos.
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Children of the Broken Hearted — This track blends melodic hooks with gritty verses, highlighting themes of heartbreak and resilience that resonate throughout the album.
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I Caused Global Warming — A standout for its satirical take on environmental issues, this song showcases the band's knack for combining humor with serious subject matter.
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Dial H for Whore — This track exemplifies the band’s boldness in tackling taboo topics head-on while maintaining a catchy punk rock sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album captures punk energy with raw emotion but lacks depth in songwriting and production finesse.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces slower tracks that explore more introspective themes.
Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, creating a jarring effect that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and direct language, addressing social issues and personal struggles without metaphorical distance.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Sex, Lies and Homocide 3:55
2 Children of the Broken Hearted 2:30
3 Shakedown 3:15
4 You've Had Your Chance 3:07
5 White China Doll 3:48
6 My Crime Against Humanity 3:23
7 A Love Lost Can Be Beautiful 2:04
8 I Caused Global Warming 2:06
9 Your Skin Looks Good on Me 2:47
10 Dial H for Whore 3:17
11 The Bonesmen 3:29
12 The Underworld 3:07
13 Candy Cane and Pain 5:53

What to play next

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Go back to

Prologue: The Art of War / Cherry Blossom Epitaph

2005

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