Damage
Kosheen · 2007
71 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of atmospheric drum and bass with emotive rock elements, creating a reflective yet driving sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Damage — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of emotional struggle and resilience, featuring powerful vocals layered over intricate drum patterns.
-
→
Overkill — This track showcases Kosheen's ability to merge catchy melodies with darker lyrical content, making it a standout example of their signature sound.
-
→
Wish You Were Here — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this track highlights the band's emotional range and ability to create atmospheres that resonate deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Damage showcases a blend of electronic and rock elements but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving beats and layered synths, while the second half shifts to more introspective melodies and softer instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending them seamlessly with sung vocals to create a narrative flow.
- 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
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
- introspective late-night listening
- emotional depth in every track
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- steady pacing with immersive moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Damage is Kosheen's third studio album, following the commercially successful Resist in 2001 and the more experimental Kokopelli in 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique fusion of electronic and rock sounds while navigating shifts in the music industry after their initial breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Goldfrapp· Lamb· Portishead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Damage 6:31
- 2 Overkill 3:38
- 3 Like a Book 3:35
- 4 Same Ground Again 4:40
- 5 Guilty (original version) 3:33
- 6 Chances 3:35
- 7 Out of This World 4:51
- 8 Wish You Were Here 4:58
- 9 Thief 4:36
- 10 Under Fire 3:58
- 11 Not Enough Love 5:17
- 12 Cruel Heart 4:14
- 13 Professional Friend 3:20
- 14 Analogue Street Dub 5:42
- 15 Marching Orders 5:01
- 16 Your Life 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.