What makes Behind Crimson Eyes by Behind Crimson Eyes notable?

The album received significant attention within the Australian punk scene, highlighting the band's energetic style and emotional depth. Its release helped them gain traction on various music charts and solidified their presence in live performances across Australia, contributing to a resurgence of interest in punk rock during that era. Released in early 2009, 'Behind Crimson Eyes' was the debut self-titled album for the Australian punk rock band. At this point, they were establishing their sound and identity after forming in 2006. The album marked their entry into a competitive scene, showcasing their potential alongside contemporaries.

How many songs are on Behind Crimson Eyes?

Behind Crimson Eyes has 10 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Behind Crimson Eyes

Behind Crimson Eyes · 2009

34 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

High-energy punk rock anthems blend emotive lyrics with driving rhythms, capturing youthful rebellion and heartache.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Addicted — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its urgent tempo and raw emotion, encapsulating the struggle of dependency and longing.
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Fighting for Our Lives — This track showcases the band's lyrical depth, addressing themes of resilience and determination against adversity, resonating strongly with listeners.
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This Is Who We Are — The anthem-like chorus and driving beat make it a standout representation of the band's identity, celebrating authenticity and self-acceptance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk rock with emotive lyrics but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drum patterns, establishing a high-energy atmosphere.
The album features a consistent use of anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, particularly in tracks like 'Fighting for Our Lives' and 'This Is Who We Are.'
Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift dynamics, creating moments of tension before returning to the energetic pace.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Addicted 3:07
2 Fighting for Our Lives 3:39
3 Armageddonouttahere 4:23
4 Death From Above 2:47
5 My Love 3:30
6 Coming Home 3:16
7 I Never Wanted This 3:15
8 This Is Who We Are 2:56
9 Stay With Me 4:05
10 Miss Heartbreaker 3:33

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