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Released 20 years ago

Canyoneer

No Trigger · 2006

31 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

Aggressive yet melodic hardcore punk riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating a raw and energetic listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Neon National Park — This track showcases the band's ability to balance fast-paced aggression with catchy melodies, embodying the core sound of Canyoneer.
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    Owner Operator — With its sharp lyrics critiquing consumer culture, this song stands out for its incisive commentary wrapped in energetic instrumentation.
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    Hail Mary Leakey — This track features intricate guitar work and layered harmonies, illustrating the band's melodic sensibility amidst their hardcore roots.

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

Canyoneer combines aggressive riffs with introspective lyrics, establishing a solid yet evolving sound for No Trigger.

What we noticed

  • The album features aggressive guitar riffs that frequently shift between fast-paced sections and melodic interludes, creating a dynamic contrast.
  • Lyrically, the songs often employ introspective themes, with verses that delve into personal and societal issues.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in the transitions from verses to choruses.
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 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The (Not So) Noble Purveyors of the Third or Fourth Coming 1:59
  • 2 Neon National Park 2:50
  • 3 My Woods 2:06
  • 4 Fish Eye Lens 2:37
  • 5 Owner Operator 2:10
  • 6 The Honshu Underground 3:53
  • 7 Bust Tropical 2:29
  • 8 You Said It 0:45
  • 9 Hail Mary Leakey 3:13
  • 10 Attack of Orion and the Left Arm Sunburn 3:36
  • 11 More to Offer 3:20
  • 12 Tundra Kids 2:42

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