Top tracks — play these first
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Sonderland — Opening with a catchy melody and reflective lyrics, this track establishes the album's theme of navigating personal struggles and societal expectations.
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Lowlife — This song contrasts upbeat instrumentals with darker lyrical content, showcasing the band's ability to blend fun and seriousness effectively.
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Empty House — With its poignant exploration of loss and nostalgia, this track stands out for its emotional resonance and lyrical maturity.
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What Took You So Long? — The song balances infectious hooks with a sense of yearning, encapsulating the feeling of waiting for change in relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic pop-punk with introspective themes, showcasing strong production and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album's last two tracks shift to a more subdued arrangement, creating a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy melodies for uplifting moments
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- All Distortions Are Intentional is Neck Deep's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, The Peace and the Panic, released in 2017. By 2020, the band was solidifying their place in the pop-punk scene, experimenting with more mature themes while maintaining their energetic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- State Champs· The Wonder Years· Real Friends
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sonderland 3:39
- 2 Fall 3:35
- 3 Lowlife 3:10
- 4 Telling Stories 3:19
- 5 When You Know 3:09
- 6 Quarry 1:26
- 7 Sick Joke 3:48
- 8 What Took You So Long? 3:33
- 9 Empty House 3:34
- 10 Little Dove 3:04
- 11 I Revolve (Around You) 3:38
- 12 Pushing Daisies 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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