After Dark
Scary Kids Scaring Kids · 2005
26 min · 10 tracks · post-hardcore
Dynamic post-hardcore energy blends with emotional lyrics and raw vocal delivery, capturing the angst of a generation.
Top tracks — play these first
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What’s Up Now — This opening track showcases the band's blend of heavy instrumentals and melodic hooks, establishing their signature sound early on. The emotive lyrics capture a sense of urgency that resonates throughout the EP.
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Bulletproof — Bulleted with powerful riffs and a catchy chorus, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance aggression with melody, making it a standout anthem for fans of the genre.
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My Knife, Your Throat — This track stands out with its intricate guitar work and intense vocal delivery, highlighting the band's skill in creating atmospheric tension while addressing themes of betrayal and conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases energetic post-hardcore elements but lacks cohesion due to its inclusion of demo tracks.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive instrumentation and dynamic shifts, while the last five tracks feature demos that contrast in production quality.
- Vocal delivery alternates between melodic singing and harsh screams, emphasizing emotional peaks and valleys throughout the EP.
- The arrangement of tracks includes several moments where the tempo drops significantly, creating a sense of tension before explosive choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What’s Up Now
The lyrics shift from introspective thoughts to an explosive declaration of defiance.
This transition underscores a pivotal emotional release, effectively contrasting vulnerability with strength as it propels the song forward.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What’s Up Now 4:46
- 2 Bulletproof 3:35
- 3 Locked In 4:38
- 4 Sink and Die 4:03
- 5 Changing Priorities 3:01
- 6 My Knife, Your Throat 6:10
- 7 Pass You By (unreleased demo)
- 8 The World as We Know It (SoCal demo)
- 9 My Knife, Your Throat (SoCal demo)
- 10 Changing Priorities (MCC demo)
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