Released 24 years ago this October
Always
Saliva · 2002
3 min · 1 track · heavy metal
An anthemic blend of heavy metal grit and melodic hooks that captures the emotional intensity of early 2000s rock.
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Always — This track showcases the band's signature style, combining powerful vocals with a catchy chorus that captures themes of longing and devotion, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The track features a consistent heavy guitar riff throughout, with dynamic shifts in intensity during the chorus.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a contrast that drives the emotional weight of the song.
- The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with a bridge that introduces a quieter moment before returning to the final chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Always 3:51
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