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American Dream (EP)

Woe, Is Me · 2013

18 min · 5 tracks · hardcore punk

A visceral blend of metalcore and hardcore punk, pulsating with raw emotion and urgent energy throughout its runtime.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Stand Up — This opening track sets the tone with aggressive instrumentation and an empowering message about resilience, showcasing the band's signature intensity.
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    American Dream — The title track encapsulates the core themes of the EP, blending melodic hooks with heavy breakdowns while critiquing societal expectations and personal struggles.
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    Fine Without You — This track highlights emotional vulnerability through its lyrics, contrasting heavier instrumentals with reflective moments, making it a standout for its depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The EP showcases strong energy and varied vocal styles but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a rapid-fire drum pattern that sets an aggressive tone, which is maintained throughout the EP.
  • Each song features alternating vocal styles, with harsh screams juxtaposed against melodic singing, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
  • The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, contrasting the high-energy nature of the preceding songs and providing a moment of reflection.
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 Stand Up 3:44
  • 2 American Dream 3:49
  • 3 A Voice of Hope 3:49
  • 4 Restless Nights 3:07
  • 5 Fine Without You 3:57

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