Top tracks — play these first
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Finite — This track captures the album's thematic depth, exploring themes of existential uncertainty through its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and soaring melodies.
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Hope — Showcasing a blend of powerful vocals and intricate guitar work, this song embodies the album's emotional core while addressing resilience amidst struggle.
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On Her Mind — With its infectious chorus and catchy hooks, this track stands out as an anthem of personal reflection and vulnerability, capturing the band's evolving lyrical focus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk rock with melodic hooks but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive instrumentation, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and slower tracks.
- The interlude track serves as a brief pause in the flow, allowing for a moment of reflection before the final tracks ramp up in intensity again.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy bursts of emotion
- introspective moments between chaos
- short tracks for quick engagement
- melodic hooks that linger
- cathartic release in tight bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek steady, predictable pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, Different Animals was Volumes' second studio album, following their 2014 debut, No Sleep. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more mature approach while solidifying their position within the post-hardcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dance Gavin Dance· The Plot in You· I Prevail
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heavy Silence
The final verse shifts perspective from external conflict to internal struggles, highlighting a deep sense of personal turmoil.
This change in focus emphasizes self-reflection over societal critique, marking a pivotal moment in the narrative arc of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waves Control 2:49
- 2 Finite 3:48
- 3 Feels Good 3:50
- 4 Disaster Vehicle 2:38
- 5 Pieces 3:17
- 6 Interlude 0:56
- 7 Hope 3:26
- 8 Tide’s Change 1:46
- 9 On Her Mind 3:43
- 10 Heavy Silence 2:17
- 11 Pullin’ Shades 4:12
- 12 Left for Dead 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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