Alive in Melbourne
Jinjer · 2020
79 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal
Dynamic grooves interlace with aggressive riffs and soaring vocals, capturing the raw energy of Jinjer's live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teacher, Teacher! — This track exemplifies Jinjer's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, showcasing Tatiana Shmayluk's impressive vocal range.
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I Speak Astronomy — The complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics in this song highlight the band's progressive metal influences while maintaining a strong emotional core.
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Pisces — A standout moment in the set where contrasting soft verses build into explosive choruses, illustrating the dynamic shifts that define Jinjer's music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Jinjer's live energy with strong performances and a well-structured setlist.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses, maintaining the energy of a live performance.
- Several tracks extend beyond six minutes, allowing for intricate instrumental sections that highlight the band's technical proficiency.
- The setlist includes songs from their previous studio albums, creating a cohesive narrative of their musical journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with resolution
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- ferocious instrumentation throughout
- powerful vocals that captivate
- for live performance energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid complex musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 20, 2020, 'Alive in Melbourne' is Jinjer's first live album, following their critically acclaimed studio album 'Macro' from 2019. This recording showcases the band's rise in popularity and their ability to captivate audiences with powerful performances that blend metalcore and progressive elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Spiritbox· Architects· Periphery
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Retrospection
The bridge features a reflective change in tone as the singer confronts past decisions with a sense of urgency.
This structural shift not only deepens the emotional impact but also highlights the lyrical theme of self-examination central to the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 4:00
- 2 Teacher, Teacher! 5:56
- 3 Sit Stay Roll Over 4:38
- 4 Ape 3:27
- 5 Judgement (& Punishment) 4:36
- 6 I Speak Astronomy 5:55
- 7 Who Is Gonna Be the One 5:41
- 8 Noah 4:31
- 9 Retrospection 4:29
- 10 Perennial 4:39
- 11 On the Top 5:43
- 12 Pit of Consciousness 4:34
- 13 Home Back 4:26
- 14 Words of Wisdom 4:59
- 15 Pisces 5:09
- 16 Captain Clock 4:44
- 17 Outro 1:37
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