Adelphia
A Skylit Drive · 2009
43 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A melodic blend of post-hardcore energy and introspective lyricism wrapped in intricate guitar work and soaring vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship — This track features a dynamic interplay between aggressive instrumentation and melodic choruses, encapsulating the band's signature sound and emotional depth.
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Eva the Carrier — With its haunting melodies and intense lyrical narrative, this song illustrates the band's ability to convey vulnerability amid heavy musicality.
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I Swear This Place Is Haunted — The song's evocative storytelling paired with its driving rhythm creates a compelling atmosphere that showcases A Skylit Drive's knack for blending heaviness with introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and dynamic vocal styles but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a thematic tone before launching into high-energy songs with aggressive guitar riffs.
- Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and harsh screams, often within the same song, creating dynamic contrasts.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar work with layered harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the hardcore sound.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's intense energy.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 melodic flow throughout
- soaring choruses for uplifting moments
- engaging storytelling across tracks
- for reflective listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, Adelphia is A Skylit Drive's second studio album, following their debut, 'Beauty in Death'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the post-hardcore scene, building on the momentum from their earlier work while expanding their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Word Alive· We Came as Romans· Of Mice & Men
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude to a Dream 3:29
- 2 Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship 3:36
- 3 Heaven 3:37
- 4 Running With the Light 3:47
- 5 Eva the Carrier 3:41
- 6 Worlds End in Whispers Not Bangs 1:26
- 7 The Boy Without a Demon 4:01
- 8 Thank God It’s Cloudy Cause I’m Allergic to Sunlight 3:27
- 9 Air the Enlightenment 2:29
- 10 The Children of Adelphia 3:00
- 11 I Swear This Place Is Haunted 3:45
- 12 It’s Not Ironic It’s Obvious 3:41
- 13 See You Around 3:23
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