Devour
Dave Hause · 2013
48 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw punk rock energy intertwines with reflective storytelling, creating an urgent yet introspective atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Damascus — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of vulnerability and resilience, introducing listeners to Hause's raw emotional transparency.
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Autism Vaccine Blues — This track stands out for its controversial subject matter, challenging societal norms and inciting conversations around public health and personal belief.
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Father’s Son — Delving into familial legacy and identity, this song encapsulates the album's introspective nature while resonating with many listeners on a personal level.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends raw punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the fourth track shifts to a more contemplative tone with a slower pace.
- Lyrically, several songs address personal and social issues, often blending storytelling with direct commentary.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually reduce in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent introspection with raw energy
- cathartic release through storytelling
- short bursts of reflective urgency
- anthemic moments for communal singing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- want lengthy, experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Devour' was released in 2013, Dave Hause had transitioned from fronting punk band The Loved Ones to a solo career. This album was his second solo effort following 'Resolutions' (2011), showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and performer. The release followed extensive touring and marked a deeper exploration of personal themes in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Turner· The Menzingers· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Damascus 3:45
- 2 The Great Depression 4:03
- 3 We Could Be Kings 3:54
- 4 Autism Vaccine Blues 3:43
- 5 Same Disease 3:19
- 6 Before 5:06
- 7 Father’s Son 5:05
- 8 Stockholm Syndrome 3:34
- 9 Becoming Secular 3:40
- 10 The Shine 4:00
- 11 Bricks 3:44
- 12 Benediction 4:26
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