What makes Create/Destroy/Create by Goodnight Sunrise notable?

Create/Destroy/Create received positive critical reception, helping the band gain traction within the alternative rock community. Its exploration of personal and societal themes resonated with listeners, contributing to a growing fanbase and establishing the band as noteworthy players in the Canadian music landscape. Released in early 2013, Create/Destroy/Create marks Goodnight Sunrise's debut full-length album following their successful EPs. This album solidified their presence in the Canadian alternative rock scene, showcasing a matured sound and lyrical depth that was a step forward from their earlier work.

How many songs are on Create/Destroy/Create?

Create/Destroy/Create has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Create/Destroy/Create

Goodnight Sunrise · 2013

47 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of alternative rock with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics that explore themes of desire and existential reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Fortress #9 — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its infectious hooks and layered instrumentation, effectively drawing listeners into the band's world.
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The Honeymoon Is Over — This track balances upbeat melodies with poignant lyrics about the fleeting nature of love, showcasing the band's knack for blending emotion with catchy tunes.
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This Is Our Wanting — With its expansive soundscape and introspective lyrics, this song explores themes of aspiration and desire, highlighting the band's lyrical sophistication.
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The Ocean — Closing out the album, this lengthy track combines atmospheric instrumentation with profound reflections on life’s currents, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

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

The album balances energetic and introspective moments but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, followed by a gradual shift to more introspective themes in the middle.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build during the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the music.
The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier momentum.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

This Is Our Wanting

The verse shifts perspectives mid-way, contrasting dreams with stark realities in a way that deepens the emotional impact.

Tracklist

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

1 Love Fortress #9 4:18
2 Paper Napkins 3:21
3 The Honeymoon Is Over 4:07
4 Wonderlust 3:46
5 The Machine 5:22
6 This Is Our Wanting 7:06
7 8:17 4:38
8 This Is Yours 5:28
9 The Ocean 9:22

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