Dead Reflection
Silverstein · 2017
41 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A blend of brooding melodies and explosive energy, merging emo introspection with post-hardcore intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Looks Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Retrograde — This track features a dynamic mix of aggressive instrumentals and melodic hooks, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of regret and introspection.
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Ghost — With haunting vocals and a driving rhythm, Ghost explores themes of loss and yearning, showcasing Silverstein's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability.
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Demons — Demons stands out for its raw emotional delivery, marrying powerful lyrics with anthemic choruses that reflect personal struggles and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances intensity and melody, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, introspective verses to explosive, high-energy choruses.
- The final track features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
- visceral reflection on personal turmoil
- aggressive riffs for cathartic release
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike introspective lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked highest chart position and solidified their status in the scene.
- Themes
- personal struggle· emotional ghosts
- Career context
- Dead Reflection is Silverstein's eighth studio album, released after their 2015 effort, I Am Alive in Everything I Touch. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status within the post-hardcore scene while exploring deeper lyrical themes and a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
- 1 Last Looks Start here 2:54
- 2 Retrograde 3:11
- 3 Lost Positives 3:42
- 4 Ghost 3:31
- 5 Aquamarine 3:44
- 6 Mirror Box 3:48
- 7 Demons 3:03
- 8 The Afterglow 3:09
- 9 Cut and Run 2:52
- 10 Secret’s Safe 3:44
- 11 Whiplash 2:58
- 12 Wake Up 4:49
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
No Closer to Heaven
The Wonder Years
Shares a similar blend of introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, exploring personal struggles.
How We Both Wondrously Perish
Being as an Ocean
Combines emotional intensity with melodic post-hardcore elements, delving into themes of loss and introspection.
Rooms of the House
La Dispute
Features narrative-driven lyrics and an atmospheric sound that reflects on personal experiences and emotional turmoil.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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