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After Hours

Glamour of the Kill · 2014

15 min · 5 tracks · metalcore

A frenetic blend of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs, encapsulating the energy of metalcore with emotive lyricism.

Top tracks — play these first

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    We Are All Cursed — This track showcases the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentals with introspective lyrics, making it a standout representation of their thematic depth.
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    Blood Drunk — With its infectious chorus and relentless energy, this song exemplifies the EP's blend of aggression and melody, highlighting their signature sound.
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    Lights Down — Opening with an explosive riff, this track sets the tone for the EP while revealing the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic metalcore elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond the genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a rapid-fire drum pattern that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained throughout the EP.
  • The final track ends with a sustained guitar feedback that fades out, creating a sense of closure while leaving an impression of intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Lights Down 2:52
  • 2 We Are All Cursed 3:06
  • 3 Out of Control 3:28
  • 4 Earthquake 2:44
  • 5 Blood Drunk 3:27

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