Conviction
Aiden · 2007
43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A visceral blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic hooks, capturing the angst of youth with darkly poetic lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Will Love You — This track exemplifies Aiden's signature sound, merging catchy melodies with emotional weight, making it a standout anthem for disillusioned youth.
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Teenage Queen — With its infectious chorus and relatable themes of adolescent yearning, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of youthful angst.
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The Sky Is Falling — This track features a darker tone and deeper lyrical introspection, highlighting Aiden's ability to balance hooks with more somber themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tempos.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that contrast with the heavier instrumentals, creating a dynamic interplay between aggression and melody.
- The album includes recurring motifs in both lyrics and musical themes, particularly focusing on youth angst and emotional struggles.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Aiden's third studio album, Conviction followed their 2005 breakthrough, Nightmare Anatomy. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the horror punk and post-hardcore scenes while expanding their sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AFI· My Chemical Romance· The Used
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Opening Departure 2:00
- 2 She Will Love You 4:18
- 3 Teenage Queen 3:26
- 4 Hurt Me 3:26
- 5 One Love 3:27
- 6 Moment 3:46
- 7 Darkness 3:51
- 8 Son of Lies 3:22
- 9 Believe 3:09
- 10 Bliss 3:20
- 11 The Sky Is Falling 3:07
- 12 Here Lies the Waste 3:08
- 13 So Far Away 3:20
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