Best Kind of Mess
Get Scared · 2011
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with raw, emotional vocals, capturing the chaos of youthful angst and heartbreak.
Top tracks — play these first
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Screaming — Opening with intense energy, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of inner turmoil and vulnerability through its aggressive instrumentation.
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Hurt — This emotionally charged ballad highlights the band's lyrical depth, addressing themes of pain and regret while showcasing a softer musical side that contrasts with heavier tracks.
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Mess — The title track encapsulates the chaotic essence of youth, combining catchy melodies with confessional lyrics that reflect a struggle between self-identity and external pressures.
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Drown — With its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melody and emotional weight, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful angst with dynamic shifts but remains conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals frequently alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the choruses, which heighten the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release through energy
- steady flow for focused listening
- raw emotional vocals resonate
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek light, upbeat atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Best Kind of Mess is Get Scared's debut studio album, released in 2011 after their initial EP. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the alternative rock and post-hardcore scenes, following a successful grassroots campaign that built anticipation among fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleeping with Sirens· Pierce the Veil· The Word Alive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Screaming 3:39
- 2 Fail 2:49
- 3 Mess 4:03
- 4 Sarcasm 3:18
- 5 Whore 2:56
- 6 Hurt 4:00
- 7 Voodoo 2:56
- 8 Wrong 3:34
- 9 Moving 3:36
- 10 Parade 3:40
- 11 Hate 3:45
- 12 Drown 3:58
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