What makes Almost Home by Evergreen Terrace notable?

This album is notable for its strong reception within the hardcore punk community, featuring tracks that became staples in live performances. The lead single, I'm a Bulletproof Tiger, received significant airplay on punk radio stations and helped further establish Evergreen Terrace's influence in the genre during the late 2000s. Almost Home marks Evergreen Terrace's fourth studio album, showcasing their evolution from a primarily hardcore punk band to one that incorporates melodic elements. Released in 2009, this album followed their previous effort, Wolfbiker, which had solidified their place in the scene. By this point, they were refining their sound while maintaining the aggressive energy that fans expected.

How many songs are on Almost Home?

Almost Home has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Almost Home

Evergreen Terrace · 2009

37 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

Pummeling hardcore punk riffs collide with melodic undertones, creating a raw yet anthemic soundscape that captures frustration and urgency.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I'm a Bulletproof Tiger — This track exemplifies the album's blend of aggression and melody, showcasing catchy hooks alongside intense instrumentation that energizes audiences.
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We're Always Losing Blood — With its gripping lyrics and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates themes of loss and resilience, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Almost Home (III) — The title track serves as a reflective centerpiece, combining introspective lyrics with a powerful sonic build that highlights the band's emotional range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends hardcore punk with melodic elements, showcasing strong dynamics but lacks overall cohesion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features aggressive, fast-paced tracks that maintain a consistent intensity, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
Several songs incorporate breakdowns that shift from heavy riffs to softer, melodic passages, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

We're Always Losing Blood

The bridge shifts to an urgent call for action, forcing listeners to confront their struggles head-on with escalating intensity.

This moment marks a departure from passive reflection to an active engagement with pain, underscoring the album's overarching theme of perseverance.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Enemy Sex 3:32
2 Almost Home (III) 3:50
3 God Rocky, Is This Your Face? 2:47
4 We’re Always Losing Blood 4:01
5 Sending Signals 4:30
6 Mario Speedwagon 2:29
7 Failure to Operate 3:12
8 Hopelessly Hopeless 4:13
9 The Letdown 1:46
10 I’m a Bulletproof Tiger 3:17
11 Not Good Enough 3:44

What to play next

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Dead Horses

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Wolfbiker

2007

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