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Released 7 years ago this October

Devour You

Starcrawler · 2019

40 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal

A gritty blend of punk-infused heavy metal and garage rock, charged with raw energy and rebellious spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lizzy — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with its catchy riffs and intense vocals, encapsulating the band's high-energy style right from the start.
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    Hollywood Ending — This track offers a sharp critique of fame and its pitfalls, blending infectious melodies with pointed lyrics that resonate deeply in today's celebrity culture.
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    I Don’t Need You — With its anthemic chorus and defiant message, this song captures the essence of independence and rebellion that permeates the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting with varied vocal styles, but its cohesion dips in the latter half.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
  • Vocals often alternate between melodic singing and raw, shouted delivery, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'You Dig Yours' leading directly into 'Toy Teenager', which enhances the album's chaotic feel.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Lizzy 2:56
  • 2 Bet My Brains 3:53
  • 3 Home Alone 2:32
  • 4 No More Pennies 3:47
  • 5 You Dig Yours 2:40
  • 6 Toy Teenager 1:07
  • 7 Hollywood Ending 3:25
  • 8 She Gets Around 3:13
  • 9 I Don’t Need You 3:05
  • 10 Rich Taste 3:26
  • 11 Born Asleep 5:02
  • 12 Tank Top 1:18
  • 13 Call Me a Baby 3:37

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