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Apologies Are for the Weak

Miss May I · 2024

34 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases energetic riffs and varied vocal styles but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track featuring rapid-fire drumming and intricate guitar work, setting a relentless pace that continues through the first half.
  • Vocals alternate between aggressive screams and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast that engages the listener throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the tempo dramatically, providing moments of intensity followed by brief lulls.
  • The final track features an extended instrumental outro, allowing the album to close on a reflective note after the preceding aggression.
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 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 A Dance With Aera Cura 3:20
  • 2 Architect 4:06
  • 3 Not Our Tomorrow 3:09
  • 4 Arms of a Messiah 3:21
  • 5 Apologies Are for the Weak 3:11
  • 6 Harlots Breath 3:55
  • 7 Tides 3:18
  • 8 Blessing With a Curse 3:03
  • 9 Porcelain Wings 3:22
  • 10 Forgive and Forget 3:35

Reference: MusicBrainz