Built for Blame, Laced with Shame
Get Scared · 2012
21 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic post-hardcore melodies intertwine with emotionally charged lyrics, creating a dynamic landscape of angst and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Built for Blame — The title track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and raw vulnerability, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and angst.
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Problematic — This track features a memorable chorus that highlights the struggle between self-doubt and resilience, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Don’t You Dare Forget the Sun — Closing out the album, this track delivers a poignant message about hope and perseverance, leaving listeners with a sense of catharsis.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with emotional contrasts but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and harsh screaming, creating a contrast that emphasizes the emotional content of the lyrics.
- The album features a consistent use of dynamic shifts, often transitioning from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
- 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
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 emotional release
- youthful angst and disillusionment
- engaging in-order listening experience
- short bursts of cathartic energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive journeys
- prefer upbeat instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, Built for Blame, Laced with Shame is Get Scared's second studio album, following their debut, Best Kind of Mess. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the emo and post-hardcore scenes while navigating lineup changes and evolving musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleeping with Sirens· Pierce the Veil· The Word Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Keep Myself Alive
The lyrics shift from despair to a determined assertion of survival and self-identity amidst chaos.
This transition emphasizes a crucial turning point in the narrative, reflecting an internal battle between surrender and resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Built for Blame 4:15
- 2 Problematic 3:13
- 3 Cynical Skin 3:10
- 4 Keep Myself Alive 3:37
- 5 Start to Fall 3:31
- 6 Don’t You Dare Forget the Sun 3:14
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