Beneath
Infant Island · 2020
26 min · 9 tracks · hardcore punk
A turbulent blend of screamo and post-metal that explores emotional turmoil through atmospheric soundscapes and visceral intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Here We Are — The opening track sets a compelling tone with its dynamic shifts between serene melodies and explosive crescendos, encapsulating the album's emotional range.
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Death Portrait — This track features haunting lyricism and a stark contrast between aggressive instrumentals and tender vocal moments, illustrating the band's depth in songwriting.
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Stare Spells — With its intricate layering of guitar textures and an immersive atmosphere, this song exemplifies the band's signature blend of post-rock and hardcore influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intense energy with atmospheric elements, showcasing strong songwriting and production within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more atmospheric interludes.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts between intense, fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages, creating a sense of emotional ebb and flow.
- The final two tracks incorporate extended instrumental segments that build tension before resolving into cathartic climaxes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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 Here We Are 3:23
- 2 Signed in Blood 2:43
- 3 Content 4:21
- 4 The Garden 2:30
- 5 One Eyed 1:45
- 6 Death Portrait 2:38
- 7 Colossal Air 1:50
- 8 Stare Spells 4:33
- 9 Someplace Else 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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