Crossfade
Crossfade · 2004
34 min · 10 tracks · post-grunge
A blend of heavy guitar riffs and melodic hooks creates an emotionally charged post-grunge atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold — This track stands out due to its haunting lyrics and powerful chorus, capturing the essence of heartbreak and emotional turmoil central to the album.
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So Far Away — With its reflective lyrics and compelling melody, this song encapsulates themes of longing and distance, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Colors — This track showcases a dynamic range of instrumentation and vocal intensity, highlighting Crossfade's ability to balance heaviness with melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout moments that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs and strong melodic hooks, establishing a consistent post-grunge sound early on.
- Tracks often shift dynamics, with verses that build tension leading into explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Cold' and 'So Far Away'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- introspective mood exploration
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Crossfade's self-titled debut album was released in 2004, marking their entrance into the post-grunge scene following their formation in 1999. This album came after they gained traction through local performances and a self-released EP, setting the stage for their subsequent commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace· Seether
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Starless 3:56
- 2 Cold 3:14
- 3 So Far Away 3:26
- 4 Colors 3:19
- 5 Death Trend Setta 3:34
- 6 The Deep End 3:23
- 7 No Giving Up 3:34
- 8 Dead Skin 3:51
- 9 Disco 3:00
- 10 The Unknown 2:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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