Birds in Row / WAITC
Birds in Row · 2015
14 min · 6 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw and cathartic blend of hardcore punk and screamo that captures existential dread and emotional turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can’t Leave — This opening track sets a frenetic tone with relentless energy, showcasing the band's signature blend of harsh vocals and intricate instrumentation.
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Can’t Love — With its emotionally charged lyrics and dynamic shifts in intensity, this song encapsulates the album's overarching themes of vulnerability and conflict.
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Empty Mailbox — The closing track offers a reflective contrast to earlier aggression, merging haunting melodies with introspective lyrics that linger long after the music fades.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and emotional intensity create a compelling yet challenging listen.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless tempo with aggressive instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective section.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, emotional style that often overlaps with instrumental crescendos, creating a sense of urgency.
- The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, contributing to a feeling of disorientation and tension throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Can’t Lie
The song shifts from shouting to a more subdued tone, creating a jarring contrast that highlights internal struggle.
This structural shift underscores the tension between outward aggression and inner turmoil, enhancing the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can’t Leave 2:12
- 2 Can’t Lie 2:27
- 3 Can’t Love 2:27
- 4 Empty Decade / Saturnism 2:18
- 5 Veiled Ax 1:46
- 6 Empty Mailbox 3:43
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