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Come Again

Thornley · 2004

45 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

High-energy hard rock fused with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, offering a dynamic listening experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    So Far So Good — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and reflective lyrics about life’s ups and downs, encapsulating the album’s thematic core.
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    Come Again — The title track blends powerful guitar riffs with an anthemic sound, demonstrating the band's hard rock roots while inviting listeners into their musical journey.
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    Falling to Pieces — With its driving beat and emotive delivery, this song showcases Ian Thornley's vocal range and lyrical depth, making it a memorable highlight of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout depth or cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing the album's hard rock foundation.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in 'So Far So Good' and 'Beautiful'.
  • The album includes moments of introspection, such as in 'The Lies That I Believe', where the instrumentation pulls back to allow for more lyrical focus.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Beautiful

    The bridge shifts perspective as it contemplates beauty amidst chaos, revealing vulnerability through vivid imagery and personal reflection.

    This moment deepens the emotional impact by contrasting earlier themes of strength with an unexpected sense of fragility.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Falling to Pieces 3:21
  • 2 Come Again 3:48
  • 3 So Far So Good 3:21
  • 4 The Going Rate (My Fix) 3:46
  • 5 Keep a Good Man Down 3:40
  • 6 Easy Comes 3:33
  • 7 Beautiful 4:26
  • 8 Bright Side 3:16
  • 9 Clever 3:21
  • 10 Found Another Way 3:08
  • 11 All Comes Out in the Wash 3:42
  • 12 The Lies That I Believe 6:01

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