Diamond
Stick to Your Guns · 2012
34 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, relentless hardcore punk energy collides with introspective lyrics, forging a cathartic experience for listeners seeking authenticity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diamond — The title track encapsulates the album's message of perseverance through adversity, showcasing both aggressive instrumentation and poignant lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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We Still Believe — This anthem stands out for its rousing chorus and unyielding spirit, embodying the core values of loyalty and defiance central to the band's philosophy.
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Bringing You Down — With its intense energy and confrontational lyrics, this track serves as a critique of societal pressures and expectations, marking a high point in the album's emotional landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive energy with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling yet cohesive hardcore punk experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and fast-paced drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing themes of community and resilience.
- The album's closing track features a gradual build-up that culminates in a powerful climax, contrasting with the raw energy of earlier songs.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic energy for release
- short bursts of intensity
- raw authenticity in lyrics
- focused listening sessions
- defiant anthems for resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, tracks
- seek polished production values
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 27, 2012, 'Diamond' is Stick to Your Guns' third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Hope Division'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the hardcore punk scene while expanding their lyrical themes to address personal and societal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Counterparts· Hatebreed· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Diamond 2:24
- 2 Against Them All 3:17
- 3 Such Pain 2:37
- 4 The Bond 2:36
- 5 We Still Believe 3:33
- 6 Ring Loud (Last Hope) 2:59
- 7 Empty Heads 2:55
- 8 Beyond the Sun 4:16
- 9 Life in a Box 1:28
- 10 Bringing You Down 3:52
- 11 D(I AM)OND 1:45
- 12 Built Upon the Sand 2:44
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