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Dead Horses

Evergreen Terrace · 2013

34 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw blend of hardcore punk energy and melodic undertones captures the chaos and intensity of modern life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Crows — This opening track sets the tone with its aggressive instrumentation and urgent vocals, embodying the band's signature sound right from the start.
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    Post Satanic Ritual Baby — The energetic chorus and intricate guitar work make this track a standout, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with melody.
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    Dead Horses — The title track delves into darker themes while maintaining a driving rhythm, illustrating the emotional depth present throughout the album.

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 blends hardcore intensity with melodic elements, showcasing solid songwriting but lacks standout production.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and fast drumming, establishing the album's hardcore punk energy.
  • Several songs feature melodic choruses that contrast with the harsh verses, creating a dynamic interplay between aggression and melody.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crows 3:07
  • 2 When You're Born in the Gutter, You End Up in the Port 2:53
  • 3 Post Satanic Ritual Baby 3:53
  • 4 Dead Horses 4:20
  • 5 Browbeaters Anonymous 4:17
  • 6 It's All Over But the Cryin' 2:52
  • 7 Lacuna Inc. 3:22
  • 8 Mike Myers Never Runs, But He Always Catches Up 2:13
  • 9 The Fortunate Ones 4:15
  • 10 That Dog'll Hunt 3:28

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