Coloring Book
Glassjaw · 2011
27 min · 6 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy with intricate melodies and emotive lyricism that challenges the boundaries of the genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Nurse — The opening track sets an intense tone with its raw energy and complex rhythms, encapsulating the band's signature sound while introducing new elements.
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Gold — With its dynamic shifts between melodic verses and explosive choruses, this track exemplifies the band's experimental approach while maintaining emotional depth.
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Daytona White — This track stands out for its hauntingly beautiful instrumentation paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend aggression with vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases intricate songwriting and energetic performances, marking a strong return for Glassjaw in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone that persists through the majority of the EP.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic rhythms that shift unexpectedly
- introspective moments amidst intensity
- short bursts of emotional release
- engaging melodies with complex arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Coloring Book marks Glassjaw's return after a lengthy hiatus, following their 2002 album, Worship and Tribute. This EP was pivotal in re-establishing their sound within the post-hardcore scene, showcasing a mature evolution in their songwriting and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Blood Brothers· Thursday· At the Drive-In
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gold
The bridge features a significant shift in vocal delivery that emphasizes desperation as the music builds to a climactic peak.
This structural choice heightens the emotional stakes, creating a contrast that underscores the song's themes of longing and conflict.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Nurse 3:52
- 2 Gold 4:43
- 3 Vanilla Poltergeist Snake 3:22
- 4 Miracles in Inches 3:41
- 5 Stations of the New Cross 6:55
- 6 Daytona White 5:22
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