Color of Nothing
Collide · 2017
62 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock
A visceral blend of industrial rock and electronic elements, creating a dark and atmospheric soundscape that pulsates with emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Crush — This track exemplifies the album's emotional weight with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, encapsulating themes of despair and resilience.
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Will Not Be Destroyed — With its powerful anthemic chorus, this song serves as a rallying cry against adversity, showcasing Collide's ability to merge aggression with hope.
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Freaks Me Out — This track stands out for its unsettling ambiance and raw honesty, offering a glimpse into the band's exploration of personal fears and societal anxieties.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong industrial elements with emotional depth, maintaining a cohesive yet dynamic flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a driving tempo with heavy electronic beats, while the second half introduces more atmospheric and slower tracks.
- Vocals often layer over industrial soundscapes, creating a dense texture that shifts between melodic and aggressive passages.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'Soul Crush' leading directly into 'Freaks Me Out', which enhances the album's intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Only Human
The lyrics confront feelings of vulnerability directly challenges societal expectations of strength.
This bold confrontation breaks the typical narrative found in industrial rock, allowing for a more intimate connection with listeners.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wake Up 6:36
- 2 Soul Crush 6:03
- 3 Freaks Me Out 4:51
- 4 Will Not Be Destroyed 5:32
- 5 Side to Side 5:41
- 6 Intruder 4:38
- 7 Fix 6:06
- 8 Blurring the Edges 5:33
- 9 Only Human 5:55
- 10 Say What You Mean 6:07
- 11 Pale Blue 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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