Dead: The Album
Breathe Carolina · 2019
28 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and pop melodies, encapsulating the pulse of a generation grappling with emotional complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Good — Opening the album, this track sets an upbeat tone with catchy hooks and infectious energy, illustrating the duo's signature blend of electronic and pop elements.
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In The Dark — This track dives into darker themes while maintaining an engaging rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to balance emotional depth with danceable beats.
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Dead — The titular track serves as a pivotal moment in the album, exploring themes of mortality and introspection through powerful lyrics and dynamic production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with introspective moments, showcasing a solid evolution in sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half introduces more introspective melodies and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples layered over electronic instrumentation, creating a textured soundscape that evolves throughout the record.
- The interlude serves as a brief pause in the flow, allowing for a moment of reflection before returning to the energetic pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- short energetic bursts of sound
- for upbeat party vibes
- ideal for quick listening sessions
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long immersive experiences
- seek slow, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Dead: The Album marked Breathe Carolina's return after a hiatus following their 2016 album, Savages. This album showcases their evolution toward a more mature sound while maintaining their energetic essence, reflecting growth both musically and personally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chainsmokers· Krewella· Zeds Dead
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Drive
The writing shifts from a broad reflection on life to a personal confession about feeling lost and seeking direction.
By narrowing the focus mid-song, it creates an intimate moment that contrasts with the earlier broader themes, enhancing emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Good 2:12
- 2 Like This 2:35
- 3 July 3:15
- 4 Better 3:16
- 5 Interlude 1:51
- 6 Drive 3:29
- 7 In The Dark 2:42
- 8 Dead 3:29
- 9 Find It 2:25
- 10 Think About You 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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