Top tracks — play these first
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Voices — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity.
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Locomotive — This song showcases powerful guitar riffs and driving rhythms that highlight Big Wreck's hard rock roots while exploring themes of urgency and movement.
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Help Is on the Way — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this track stands out as a beacon of hope amidst darker undertones, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases dynamic shifts but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Tracks five through eight introduce softer dynamics with more melodic elements, creating a contrast in the album's flow.
- The final track is an extended instrumental that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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
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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- engaging melodies for sing-alongs
- for reflective road trips
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek constant high-energy beats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 30, 2019, ...But For the Sun is Big Wreck's first album in nearly five years, following the 2014 release of Ghosts. This album marks a continued evolution for the band as they embrace a more refined sound while retaining their signature rock edge, showcasing their resilience and adaptability in the contemporary music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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In My Head
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from introspective thoughts to direct communication with an unspecified 'you', breaking the fourth wall.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voices 4:57
- 2 Locomotive 5:00
- 3 In My Head 4:10
- 4 So Clear 4:11
- 5 Follow Me 4:09
- 6 Too Far Gone 5:16
- 7 Give Us a Smile 6:33
- 8 Alibi 5:00
- 9 Help Is on the Way 7:07
- 10 Found My Place 4:58
- 11 One More Chance 5:14
- 12 The Fly and the Bowl 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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