Bury the Lies
Takida · 2007
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic yet brooding, the album intertwines emotive lyrics with powerful guitar riffs and dynamic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Halo — This track showcases the band's ability to balance catchy melodies with darker themes, highlighted by a haunting chorus that lingers long after it ends.
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Feeble Pride — With its driving rhythm and raw emotionality, this song captures the essence of personal struggle, making it relatable for many listeners.
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Tear It Up Again — The energetic instrumentation and anthemic chorus make this track a standout, embodying the album's overall themes of defiance and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines emotive lyrics with strong guitar work, but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional struggle, with a focus on personal narratives.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative mid-tempo pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 16, 2007, 'Bury the Lies' was Takida's second studio album, following their debut 'Make You Breathe.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene in Sweden after gaining attention with their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Shinedown
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Dread 3:05
- 2 Hole in the Ground 4:17
- 3 Feeble Pride 3:29
- 4 Tear It Up Again 4:28
- 5 Halo 3:57
- 6 Ashamed 3:48
- 7 Curly Sue 3:53
- 8 Bad Seed 3:58
- 9 Poisoned 3:58
- 10 Snypah 4:04
- 11 Handlake Village 4:18
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