Between Here & Lost
Love and Death · 2013
42 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A cathartic blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that explore themes of struggle and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Disaster — This track showcases an intense interplay between aggressive instrumentation and vulnerable lyrics, encapsulating the internal conflict present throughout the album.
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Fading Away — The haunting melodies and introspective lyrics reflect the struggle with loss and searching for purpose, making it a standout moment on the record.
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Chemicals — With its dynamic shifts in intensity, this song captures the essence of battling inner demons while maintaining a sense of hope, embodying the album's overarching theme.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with introspective lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent heavy riff-driven sound, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and softer vocals.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style between the lead and backing vocals, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- The album's closing track ends with a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of unresolved tension that echoes its themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- cathartic release through introspection
- engaging narrative of struggle
- thoughtful listening during commutes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Between Here & Lost' marked Love and Death's debut full-length album after their formation in 2012. This project came after lead vocalist Brian Head Welch left Korn to pursue a more personal path, merging his Christian beliefs with a nu-metal sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Skillet· Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Abandoning 3:27
- 2 Whip It 3:07
- 3 Watching the Bottom Fall 3:37
- 4 By the Way... 3:51
- 5 Meltdown 4:06
- 6 My Disaster 4:12
- 7 I W8 4 U 4:32
- 8 Fading Away 3:41
- 9 Paralyzed 3:43
- 10 Chemicals 3:55
- 11 Bruises 4:23
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