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Released 10 years ago

Bruised Music, Vol. 2

Tenement · 2016

34 min · 14 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing the raw essence of youthful defiance and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Taking Everything — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rapid-fire instrumentation and incisive commentary on personal struggles, reflecting the band's signature style.
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    Wouldn't Let You Go — Clocking in at nearly six minutes, this track showcases Tenement's ability to blend expansive melodies with intense energy, revealing a depth often lacking in punk songs.
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    Books On Hell and Sermons On T.V. — This song stands out for its contemplative lyrics paired with a driving rhythm, critiquing societal norms while maintaining an infectious punk spirit.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with melodic hooks, showcasing strong writing but uneven cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before introducing more melodic elements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Your Life Or Mine

    The chorus shifts perspective dramatically, posing a stark question about choice and consequence that invites listeners to reflect on their own decisions.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Taking Everything 2:27
  • 2 Freak Cast In Iron 1:47
  • 3 The Block Is Safe Again 1:17
  • 4 Paper Airplanes 2:41
  • 5 Wouldn't Let You Go 5:58
  • 6 Perverse Universe 2:21
  • 7 Jet Slug 2:03
  • 8 Your Life Or Mine 1:57
  • 9 Blast Exhaust 1:29
  • 10 Books On Hell and Sermons On T.V. 4:20
  • 11 The Way It All Seems 1:46
  • 12 Violent Outlet 2:12
  • 13 Daylight World 1:59
  • 14 Your Sway (Keeps The Rot Away) 1:59

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