American Twilight
Crime & the City Solution · 2013
41 min · 8 tracks · punk rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with gritty vocals, creating a brooding atmosphere that echoes the complexities of American life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goddess — This opening track features ethereal instrumentation paired with introspective lyrics, establishing the album's tone of existential reflection from the outset.
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Riven Man — With its driving rhythm and poignant storytelling, this song encapsulates the band's signature blend of urgency and lyricism, making it a standout moment on the album.
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American Twilight — The title track delves into themes of disillusionment and identity, serving as a critical commentary on contemporary society while showcasing the band's distinct sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric sound and thematic depth create a distinctive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, haunting track that sets a dark tone, followed by several songs that maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Vocals often feature a gritty delivery, layered over atmospheric instrumentation that includes sparse guitar and moody synths.
- Several tracks incorporate repetitive motifs, creating a sense of tension and unease that aligns with the thematic exploration of American culture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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 Goddess 3:50
- 2 My Love Takes Me There 4:09
- 3 Riven Man 4:33
- 4 Domina 6:48
- 5 The Colonel (Doesn’t Call Anymore) 6:31
- 6 Beyond Good and Evil 4:09
- 7 American Twilight 5:19
- 8 Streets of West Memphis 5:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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