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Another Day, Another Life

Bomb Factory · 2004

34 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw vocals that encapsulates the spirit of early 2000s hardcore punk.

Top tracks — play these first

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    When the Wind Blows — This opening track sets the tone for the album with an explosive energy that showcases the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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    Machine Addiction — Exploring themes of dependency and modern life, this track combines frenetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics that highlight the band's lyrical depth.
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    Lonely — This song's haunting melodies juxtaposed with its hard-hitting rhythms create a contrasting atmosphere that highlights the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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    Kick — With its fast tempo and incisive lyrics about personal struggle, this track exemplifies Bomb Factory's ability to merge intensity with relatable storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album captures the essence of hardcore punk with its aggressive energy and structure but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The album features fast-paced tracks with most songs clocking in under three minutes, maintaining a high-energy flow throughout.
  • Vocals are delivered in a raw, aggressive style that often overlaps with the instrumentation, creating a wall of sound effect.
  • Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift abruptly from fast tempos to slower, heavier riffs, emphasizing the intensity of the music.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When the Wind Blows 3:17
  • 2 Black Town 3:18
  • 3 All the Way 2:33
  • 4 Pilot Wire 2:47
  • 5 Lonely 3:18
  • 6 Kick 2:39
  • 7 Machine Addiction 3:16
  • 8 Everlasting 4:08
  • 9 Bash the Gate 2:47
  • 10 Discord 2:59
  • 11 Time 3:17

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