Released 20 years ago
A Static Lullaby
A Static Lullaby · 2006
46 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of chaotic riffs and melodic hooks encapsulates the urgent spirit of post-hardcore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Contagious — This track highlights the band's ability to fuse catchy choruses with heavy instrumentation, making it a standout example of their evolving sound.
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The Art of Sharing Lovers — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song exemplifies the band's post-hardcore roots while pushing into more experimental territories.
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Mechanical Heart — The lengthy closing track showcases atmospheric elements and lyrical introspection that contrast sharply with the album's more aggressive tracks, demonstrating their range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with varied vocal styles, maintaining a strong post-hardcore identity.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The album's final track features a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the preceding intensity.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hang 'em High 3:59
- 2 Contagious 4:09
- 3 Annexation of Puerto Rico 3:46
- 4 The Art of Sharing Lovers 3:35
- 5 The Collision 4:01
- 6 Trigger Happy Tarantula 4:07
- 7 Eager Cannibals 2:55
- 8 Life in a Museum 3:56
- 9 Stare at the Air 2:57
- 10 Static Slumber Party 3:47
- 11 Mechanical Heart 5:50
- 12 Let Go 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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