Dark Sun
Dayseeker · 2022
39 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A haunting blend of melodic post-hardcore and introspective lyrics, set against atmospheric soundscapes that explore themes of loss and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Neon Grave — This track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on grief and acceptance, featuring powerful vocal dynamics that highlight the emotional weight of the subject matter.
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Homesick — With its poignant lyrics about longing for connection, this song showcases the band's ability to balance heaviness and vulnerability in their songwriting.
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Crying While You’re Dancing — This track combines upbeat instrumentals with melancholic lyrics, illustrating the juxtaposition of joy and sorrow, a recurring theme throughout the album.
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Afterglow (Hazel’s Song) — The closing track offers a reflective conclusion to the album, merging heartfelt lyrics with an ethereal soundscape that lingers in the listener's mind.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends atmospheric soundscapes with emotional lyrics, balancing intensity and reflection throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Dreamstate', layering atmospheric synths before introducing vocals, setting a reflective tone.
- Several tracks, including 'Crying While You’re Dancing', utilize ambient interludes that create pauses for introspection, contrasting with the more intense moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- melancholic themes of longing
- short tracks for focused listening
- emotional depth in each song
- haunting melodies for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 4, 2022, Dark Sun is Dayseeker's fourth studio album, following their 2019 release, Sleeptalk. The band was transitioning into a more polished sound while maintaining their emotional intensity, solidifying their place within the post-hardcore scene as they broadened their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· Silent Planet· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreamstate 3:39
- 2 Neon Grave 4:00
- 3 Without Me 3:45
- 4 Homesick 3:48
- 5 Midnight Eternal 2:36
- 6 Dark Sun 3:39
- 7 Quicksand 3:32
- 8 Paper Heart 3:55
- 9 Crying While You’re Dancing 3:35
- 10 Parallel 3:08
- 11 Afterglow (Hazel’s Song) 4:12
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