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Dead Sight

Villainy · 2015

50 min · 11 tracks

Explosive riffs and introspective lyrics collide in a dynamic blend of hard rock and melodic undertones.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Syria — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of conflict and societal issues, intertwining heavy instrumentals with reflective lyrics that challenge listeners.
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    Dead Sight — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and struggle with its haunting melody and powerful vocal delivery.
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    Love & War — Offering a raw emotional depth, this song juxtaposes personal relationships against a backdrop of larger conflicts, showcasing Villainy's lyrical sophistication.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
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Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting but lacks some cohesion in pacing and flow.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a contrast that enhances emotional delivery.
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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Give Up The Ghost 4:08
  • 2 Safe Passage 4:27
  • 3 Syria 5:08
  • 4 Love & War 4:45
  • 5 Dead Sight 4:51
  • 6 Nothing Ever Changes 3:33
  • 7 Tantalus 5:27
  • 8 The National Guard 5:38
  • 9 No Future 3:21
  • 10 Ginzu Knifing 3:43
  • 11 The Great Unknown 4:59

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